Chelsea held talks with Julian Nagelsmann to be their subsequent everlasting supervisor however he’s now not in rivalry; 35-year-old was obtainable having left Bayern Munich; Vincent Kompany has joined Mauricio Pochettino on Chelsea’s shortlist
Chelsea’s seek for a brand new supervisor has been decreased to 3 names, with Mauricio Pochettino the excellent candidate on the shortlist.
The previous Tottenham boss has already met with Chelsea twice and impressed in each conferences.
Vincent Kompany and an as-yet unnamed third coach make up the remainder of the shortlist, although there are some issues about Kompany’s lack of managerial expertise.
Julian Nagelsmann is now not into consideration after holding talks with the membership.
The 35-year-old, who was sacked as Bayern Munich boss final month, was by no means thought to be the favorite for the job internally.
Friction between the 2 sides grew as Chelsea officers have been decided to hold out an intensive due diligence on all the candidates earlier than making a call – with the German coach resenting the repeated interviews and requests for info.
Chelsea’s bosses are decided to deal with all the three remaining on the shortlist equally and can full a equally thorough technique of evaluation on the trio earlier than making any resolution – however it’s clear Pochettino is within the strongest place to take over from Frank Lampard on the finish of the season.
The membership have been admirers of Pochettino up to now and enquired about his availability when Thomas Tuchel left in September.
Sky Sports activities Information has been instructed Pochettino will assess his choices in the summertime as he prepares for the appropriate alternative. The 51-year-old has been out of labor since parting firm with PSG in July 2022.
Pochettino has been approached by Actual Madrid twice earlier than and has additionally turned down a number of presents in latest months from golf equipment in numerous European leagues.
Nagelsmann had reservations over the position himself and sensed that Chelsea’s assorted shortlist, mirrored an absence of readability concerning the path they wish to take.
He had beforehand said “it is vital as a supervisor that you simply really feel a membership believes in you and your strategies” and that it appeals to him “to work the place the construction is evident, the place there are usually not 20 guys all with an opinion that takes you in several instructions”.
Neville: Poch the appropriate match for Boehly’s Chelsea
Sky Sports activities pundit Gary Neville feels Pochettino is the appropriate man to take cost subsequent on a everlasting foundation at Stamford Bridge, given the profile of gamers Chelsea have signed.
“Based mostly on what [Chelsea co-owner Todd] Boehly has mentioned, Chelsea have completed their spending for the subsequent three years – aside from signing a centre ahead,” Neville mentioned on Monday Night time Soccer earlier this month.
“In the event that they appoint Zinedine Zidane, Luis Enrique or Diego Simeone, they are going to wish to have one other £300m as they will not like among the gamers they’ve beforehand signed.
“They have to nominate a supervisor who’s going to inherit and just like the squad that they have – lots of them are younger – and I feel that man is Mauricio Pochettino.”
Information research: Why Chelsea, Spurs ought to prioritise Pochettino
London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham are on the hunt for a brand new long-term supervisor – and, in accordance to a knowledge evaluation staff’s in-depth research, it’s Pochettino they need to prioritise appointing.
With Graham Potter and Antonio Conte just lately dismissed, Chelsea are being led by Lampard till the top of the season, with Stellini fulfilling the identical position at Spurs.
Each golf equipment have been linked with a variety of various managers – however the numbers level in the direction of Pochettino as the best choice, in response to this staff’s deep dive into the information.
Chelsea’s remaining fixtures
April 26: Brentford (H) – Premier League, kick-off 7.45pm
Might 2: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm, dwell on Sky Sports activities
Might 6: Bournemouth (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
Might 13: Nottingham Forest (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
Might 20: Manchester Metropolis (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
Might 28: Newcastle (H) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
TBA: Man Utd (A) – Premier League