Chelsea are reportedly interested in appointing former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as a replacement for Graham Potter.
A report from Football Insider claims that Chelsea have already made preliminary contact with 50-year-old Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino regarding a potential appointment. And it remains to be seen whether they can finalise a deal with the former Tottenham boss in the coming months.
It has been a disappointing season for the west London club so far, and they are tenth in the league table. Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter has struggled to extract quality performances from his players. And he could be replaced at the end of the season, with Roberto De Zerbi the latest candidate on Chelsea’s radar.
Chelsea are unlikely to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, and that will result in substantial financial losses. Furthermore, they will struggle to attract the best players in the world without the Champions League as well. Potter was expected to hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge. And the Chelsea owners backed him with substantial investment as well.
Despite signing a number of first-team players, Potter has failed to get the best out of his quad. Chelsea have been extremely inconsistent this season, and they will need a miracle to finish in the top four. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months.
Meanwhile, Pochettino is a proven manager in the Premier League. The 50-year-old has impressed at Southampton and Tottenham in the past and could be a quality appointment for the Blues. Pochettino will know all about Chelsea, having worked for their rivals Tottenham for a considerable period of time.
He helped the London club challenge for the Premier League title and the Champions League trophy during his time at the club. And with Chelsea interested, he could make a similar impact at Stamford Bridge.
The 50-year-old will feel that he has unfinished business in the Premier League. And joining a club with Chelsea’s resources would allow him to compete at the highest level. Chelsea have the finances to sign the best players and Pochettino will feel that he can win the major trophies at Stamford bridge.
The financial restrictions at Tottenham did not allow him to improve his squad as much as he would have hoped. But Chelsea could arm him with a significant transfer war chest. It will be interesting to see if Potter manages to revitalise Chelsea in the coming months. If the results do not improve, Pochettino could prove to be a smart appointment for Chelsea.
