Only a few hours after Chelsea qualified for the Europa Conference League, Mauricio Pochettino was dismissed from his position as coach of the Blues. Already expected to leave earlier in the season, the Argentinian was however sacked at a time when the Blues finally seemed to have found their cruising speed (5 wins in the last 5 Premier League matches and a 6th place).
“Chelsea FC can confirm that the club and Mauricio Pochettino have decided by mutual agreement to part ways. The club will make no further comment until a new head coach is appointed., indicated the Blues, in their press release. And since then, several coaches such as Thomas Tuchel, Vincent Kompany, Roberto De Zerbi and Kieran McKenna, from Ipswich Town. But according to information from Daily Mailthe Blues management chose four finalists.
Chelsea want to act quickly before Manchester United
The British tabloid assures that the strong men of Stamford Bridge have reduced their shortlist of managers, keeping Kieran McKenna (Ipswich Town), but adding Enzo Maresca (Leicester City) and Thomas Frank (Brentford). But Chelsea are dreaming of Sporting coach Ruben Amorim, but the Portuguese’s release clause, at more than 13 million euros, is high, especially as the club faces some cash flow problems.
On the other hand, the arrivals of Kieran McKenna or Enzo Maresca would be very possible. The same goes for Thomas Frank, who would be open to moving towards a larger team, provided that the working conditions are aligned with his philosophy. But the Londoners will have to make a decision quickly since they are aware that Manchester United could soon compete with them, if they fire Erik ten Hag after Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
