“He’s a good option” – Eden Hazard names possible next Chelsea manager as he reacted to Pochettino’s exit
Eden Hazard, who feels sorry for Mauricio Pochettino, said the manager performed “a great job” for the team.
After leading Chelsea to sixth place in the Premier League standings at the conclusion of the season, the Argentine manager left the club by mutual consent.
Despite the fact that Manchester United’s FA Cup victory places the Blues in the Europa Conference League for the upcoming season, it was viewed as a successful conclusion to the campaign for a team that had been having difficulty finishing in the bottom half.
Speaking to talkSPORT about Pochettino’s exit while at the King’s World Cup in Mexico, Hazard said: “I was a bit sad, to be fair. I think that he did a great job.
“I know that people want Chelsea to be in the top four but it’s just a season of transition.
“He’s a great manager, I wish him good luck and let’s see who is going to be there in the future.”
Hazard is a real fans’ favourite at Stamford Bridge after playing more than 350 times and scoring 110 goals in a period that saw Chelsea win two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues and an FA Cup.
Having worked under bosses such as Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri, the former Belgian star knows what it takes to be a managerial success in west London.
Hazard was asked about who he would like to see in charge of the Blues, with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi on the club’s shortlist to take the role.
Asked if De Zerbi would be a good option, Hazard replied: “Maybe.”
He then joked: “I also have my friend in Como, he can be the first manager,” with a cheeky wink as he spoke in jest about his friend and former Chelsea teammate, Cesc Fabregas.
Fabregas has been working as assistant manager with Italian side and has played a key role in helping them earn promotion to Serie A
While Hazard’s endorsement for the Chelsea job was light-hearted, Fabregas will be hoping to make an impression in the Italian top flight as he looks to carve out a managerial career at the highest level.