Chelsea Identify Two Potential Replacements For Beleaguered Boss

There are two possible managers Chelsea has identified to take over for Mauricio Pochettino in the upcoming campaign.

The Guardian reports that Todd Boehly and Chelsea have determined that Roberto De Zerbi of Brighton and Sporting manager Ruben Amorim are their top choices to succeed the Argentine at Stamford Bridge. Amorim’s work with Sporting, who are presently leading the Portuguese league ahead of Benfica and Porto, has greatly impressed the Chelsea hierarchy. In contrast, De Zerbi has won numerous awards for his work at Brighton since succeeding Graham Potter in 2022.

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In Pochettino’s first season as Blues manager, Chelsea has been extremely difficult to manage even though the team has spent well over £1 billion since Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over. They haven’t impressed in the Premier League this season either. But when they played Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final this season, they had a fantastic chance to win a trophy, but they lost the game late in extra time.

Pochettino is being offered the opportunity to remain with the Blues, and it is said that the team’s ownership is not in the mood to make a fast choice. After having four managers since the previous season, Boehly and Clearlake are seeking consistency, but they are still prepared to make the decision if Chelsea’s play continues to deteriorate.

The FA Cup is still a possibility for the former Tottenham Hotspur manager to salvage something from the season while they are still in the running. On March 17, the Blues will take on Leicester City in the quarterfinal round.