Chelsea are as soon as once more looking out for a brand new supervisor following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent after only one season at Stamford Bridge.
The Argentine supervisor confronted criticism for a lackluster first half of the season however in the end led Chelsea to a sixth-place end within the Premier League. Additionally, the Blues had been runners-up within the Carabao Cup and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Chelsea may qualify for the Europa League subsequent season if Manchester City defeats Manchester United within the FA Cup closing. This can be a big achievement for the membership, however the supervisor credited with turning their fortunes round is not going to be on the sidelines subsequent season.
Premature choice from Chelsea on Pochettino?#3SportsGH pic.twitter.com/rJp63mSqnj
— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) May 21, 2024
Reports point out that the board is contemplating youthful coaches who’re aligned with their long-term imaginative and prescient for the membership.
Here are some notable names in pole place to land the job
Kieran McKenna
Kieran McKenna, 38, guided Ipswich to Premier League promotion this season and is on Chelsea’s radar. The former Manchester United coach is understood for his spectacular, free-flowing soccer with Ipswich and was thought-about even earlier than Pochettino’s departure.
“There’s always going to be speculation” 🖋
Kieran McKenna addresses rumours surrounding a possible transfer to both Brighton or Chelsea 🤔 pic.twitter.com/OGPFU5Zema
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 22, 2024
Roberto De Zerbi
Former Brighton supervisor Roberto De Zerbi, 44, resigned shockingly on the finish of this season. He guided Brighton to sixth place the season earlier than final, qualifying for European competitors for the primary time. De Zerbi is understood for growing skills, a imaginative and prescient Chelsea shares.
Roberto De Zerbi is the present favorite to grow to be the following Chelsea supervisor… ✅ pic.twitter.com/OimIwwfc39
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) May 22, 2024
Michel Sanchez
Girona boss Michel Sanchez, 48, is a shocking however potential candidate. He impressed this season by guiding Girona to Champions League qualification and has been talked about as a doable alternative for Xavi at Barcelona.
Girona’s Michel Sanchez is being mentioned as an choice to grow to be Chelsea’s new head coach for subsequent season. 🗣️🇪🇸
[@JacobsBen] pic.twitter.com/LJHITi7bMe
— LaLigaExtra (@LaLigaExtra) May 22, 2024
Ruben Amorim
Portuguese supervisor Ruben Amorim was rumored to be heading to Liverpool this summer time. His repute soared after guiding Sporting CP to their first top-flight title in 19 years in 2021. Chelsea have lengthy been considering Amorim, with latest stories suggesting preliminary talks had been held in London for the 39-year-old to switch Pochettino.
Sporting Lisbon boss Rúben Amorim has been the younger, growing supervisor most admired by Chelsea’s house owners since they purchased the membership in May 2022.
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— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) May 22, 2024
Julian Nagelsmann
Julian Nagelsmann, 36, at present managing Germany, has a contract till July 2024 however can be obtainable after this summer time’s European Championships. He received the Bundesliga in his first season at Bayern Munich earlier than being dismissed. Nagelsmann was a favorite for the Chelsea job final summer time.
🚨🔵Julian Nagelsmann is being mentioned internally at Chelsea. It is believed that he suits the squad’s tactical profile, and likewise as a result of causes reminiscent of his expertise managing gamers like Christopher Nkunku.
Source: ( @CFC_OBED and @gyaigyimii )— 𝟕 (@Magical_Vini) May 21, 2024
Sebastian Hoeneß
Sebastian Hoeneß, 42, is extremely rated for his exploits with VFB Stuttgart, ending second within the Bundesliga. Despite his dedication to Stuttgart, Hoeneß is reported as a possible alternative for Pochettino.
🚨 Chelsea are large followers of Sebastian Hoeness’s fashion of play. His workforce counter-presses and performs with a particularly excessive backline to assist with this.
Him, Kieran McKenna, and Enzo Maresca have all been talked about at Chelsea.
(@BobbyVincentFL) #CFC pic.twitter.com/R5H9kXRTiv
— Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) May 22, 2024
Thomas Frank
Brentford supervisor Thomas Frank has been linked with Chelsea since Graham Potter’s departure. The 50-year-old Danish tactician is praised for his achievements with the Bees and has a monitor file of growing skills.
Thomas Frank speaking in regards to the Chelsea job. pic.twitter.com/qQxH3hurE3
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) May 22, 2024
Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick, obtainable since being sacked by Germany in September 2023, received 70 of his 86 video games accountable for Bayern Munich from November 2019 to June 2021. Under Flick, Bayern achieved a treble of the home league, cup, and Champions League within the 2019-20 season. However, his age (59) won’t align with Chelsea’s choice for youthful coaches.
🎬 | If nothing in any respect, Hansi Flick would positively train our boys the right manner of counter-attacking.pic.twitter.com/1TVrAPuSf2
— infosfcb 𝕏 (@infosfcb) May 22, 2024
Enzo Maresca
After teaching the U23 of Manchester United just a few years in the past, the Italian supervisor has upgraded himself with the unimaginable achievement of leafing Leicester City again to the Premier League by successful the Championship.
Chelsea are believed to admire his tactical acumen and the 44-year-old has emerged a robust contender.
Names talked about to us concerning managers Chelsea are embrace
Enzo Maresca
Thomas Frank
Vincent Kompany
Kieran McKenna— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) May 21, 2024
Vincent Kompany
Chelsea have proven curiosity in Burnley boss Vincent Kompany. The Belgian impressed by guiding the Clarets to promotion the season earlier than final, and their latest relegation hasn’t considerably tarnished his repute. Kompany’s attacking soccer fashion and success with Anderlecht earlier than Burnley make him a robust candidate. However, Chelsea might face competitors from Bayern Munich.
🚨🇧🇪 Vincent Kompany has nonetheless not acquired any name from Chelsea regardless of hyperlinks with the job.
Kompany stays in touch with FC Bayern as revealed on Monday, talks occurred and he’s eager on this opportunity.
He’s ready for Bayern to determine for his or her fav possibility within the record. pic.twitter.com/LaSMx7OSYl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 22, 2024
Chelsea’s seek for a brand new supervisor focuses on discovering a candidate who aligns with their long-term imaginative and prescient, emphasising youth growth and a contemporary tactical method.