“Contact made” – Chelsea have decided they want 39-year-old man to replace Pochettino next season
Finally Chelsea want Ruben Amorim to replace Mauricio Pochettino
Chelsea’s season has been difficult, and it ended with a crushing 5-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League. Regretfully, it appears that this outcome has cemented Mauricio Pochettino’s (h/t Teamtalk) fate at Stamford Bridge.
Following this devastating defeat, Chelsea’s upper management is prepared to move decisively, with Pochettino expected to leave the team. Even while it’s clear that Pochettino isn’t the only reason for the team’s difficulties, Chelsea’s owners seem eager to make changes.
One potential replacement on the radar is Ruben Amorim, currently at Sporting CP. With previous managers also failing to extract the best from Chelsea’s current squad, the club’s hierarchy is contemplating a change at the helm in a bid to turn their fortunes around.
Chelsea’s interest in the Sporting CP boss
Amorim finds himself in high demand, with the Sporting CP manager making a trip to London this week to meet with both West Ham and Liverpool. While Liverpool had been linked with Amorim for weeks, it seems that the Merseyside club is currently pursuing other options.
This could pave the way for Chelsea to make a move for Amorim, especially if they decide to part ways with Mauricio Pochettino. However, time is of the essence for the Blues, as West Ham has emerged as a frontrunner in the race to secure Amorim’s services.
The decision regarding Pochettino’s future at Stamford Bridge is not straightforward and may be influenced by financial considerations. As a result, Chelsea’s hierarchy is likely to hold off on making any definitive moves until the end of the season, when they can assess their options more thoroughly.
Managing Chelsea has undoubtedly become an increasingly challenging task in recent years, with sky-high expectations for success following significant investments in new players since Todd Boehly’s takeover, totaling over £1 billion.
Despite initial plans to reassess Mauricio Pochettino’s position at the end of the season, the humiliating defeat to Arsenal seems to have accelerated the decision-making process. Influential figures within the club have reportedly already determined that Pochettino’s tenure should come to an end.