Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on 44-year-old Portuguese manager Abel Ferreira, the manager of Palmeiras.
Chelsea recently sacked manager Graham Potter after a series of disappointing results. And they have identified Abel Ferreira as a potential replacement as per AS. Frank Lampard has been put in charge of the first team on an interim basis, and the Chelsea legend is set to bow out at the end of the season.
The 44-year-old manager has done an impressive job at Palmeiras so far, and he has guided them to two Copa Libertadores titles. He has won other multiple domestic trophies at the club as well. Ferreira is highly rated because of his exploits in South American football. But it remains to be seen whether Chelsea are prepared to surprisingly appoint him as the next manager.
The Blues are reportedly keeping tabs on managers like Julian Nagelsmann as well. The 35-year-old German manager was sacked by Bayern Munich recently, and he is currently without a job. Chelsea are not the only club looking to appoint a 35-year-old and they will face competition from the north London giants Tottenham Hotspur.
Ferreira has introduced an exciting style of play at Palmeiras, and he could prove to be an interesting appointment for Chelsea. The 44-year-old has previously impressed at clubs like Braga and PAOK. A move to the Premier League would be the ideal next step in the Portuguese manager’s career, and Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
The Blues have put together a formidable squad over the last two windows, and the new owners have spent heavily on top-class players. They will want the side to challenge for major trophies now. But it remains to be seen whether Ferreira is capable of guiding them back to the top of English football.
Chelsea have had a disappointing campaign so far this season, and they are in the bottom half of the table. They will be hoping to finish as high as possible. But it is highly unlikely that they will qualify for the Champions League next season.
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While Ferreira is not a popular name in Europe, he has the pedigree to do well at the Premier League club, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. It will be interesting to see if the 44-year-old Portuguese manager becomes the next Chelsea boss.
