Journalist who broke Pochettino leaving Chelsea news names four targets

The Telegraph’s Matt Law has named the four candidates likely to be considered by Chelsea as possible candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino following the manager’s departure on Tuesday.

Law broke the news that Pochettino had left the Blues by mutual consent following meetings over the last two days with sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali.

After a tough start to life at Stamford Bridge, Pochettino seemed to have turned a corner. A strong second half to the season saw Chelsea fly up to sixth in the Premier League table, guaranteeing them European football next season regardless of the outcome of this weekend’s FA Cup final.

However, the Blues still ended the campaign trophyless for the second season running, after losing the EFL Cup final against Liverpool before exiting the FA Cup at the semi-final stage against Manchester City.

According to Law, Chelsea will immediately search for a young and progressive coach, with four specific names highlighted by the journalist – Sebastian Hoeness, Michel, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca.

Sebastian Hoeness

Sebastian Hoeness is said to be among the contenders for the Chelsea manager’s job this summer

Hoeness will immediately stand out to many as the most exciting candidate Chelsea can target this summer.

The 42-year-old boasts an incredible record of 32 wins and just 10 defeats from 50 games since taking charge of Stuttgart in April 2023. This season, he guided the club to second above Bayern Munich — leapfrogging the Bavarians on the final day of the season — and returning to the Champions League for the first time since 2010.

Stuttgart play an attractive, attacking style of football under Hoeness, who focuses on positional fluidity and positivity in possession.

Hoeness also got the very best out of striker Serhou Guirassy this season, with the Guinea international scoring 28 goals in 28 Bundesliga appearances, finishing second only to Harry Kane in the race for the Golden Boot.

Michel

Girona manager Michel pictured during a match against Valencia last week

Michel has been with Girona since July 2021 and has, quite simply, worked wonders.

The former…

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Author : CJ

Publish date : 2024-05-21 19:11:29

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