Mauricio Pochettino’s future at Chelsea looks more uncertain after a heavy defeat against Arsenal on Tuesday. However, the manager hasn’t completely lost the support of the club’s hierarchy.
Pochettino Future Hangs in Balance After Arsenal Thrashing
Another Disappointing Display
Chelsea’s hopes of finishing the season with a trophy ended with a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday. Only three days later, Pochettino’s men were up for another heartbreaking defeat, this time a 5-0 loss at the Emirates Stadium.
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Chelsea had to play without Cole Palmer, Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell, who were added to their lengthy injury list after the defeat against Manchester City. However, the final result was still unacceptable as Pochettino’s men were dominated by their opponents throughout the second period.
Rumours about a potential sacking have intensified in recent weeks, with some reports even suggesting the Blues are actively searching for a new boss. However, the 52-year-old might still have a chance to avoid a sacking after his disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge.
Keeping Pochettino Still an Option
According to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea’s board is yet to make a final decision on Pochettino’s future. However, the manager still has the backing of a few board members, as there’s still no consensus to fire him this summer.
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The Blues are still in the race to secure a European spot next season, something that could be decisive for his future. Renowned journalist Matt Law believes that the board has recognised that keeping the current manager would give the club “much-needed stability” after two years of constant change.
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Worst Time To Sack a Manager
Reports about Pochettino’s possible sacking have been circulating around throughout the current campaign. However, finding a replacement for him at this stage seems to be more challenging than before.
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A number of top clubs, including Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and possibly Manchester United, are actively scanning the market for managers. The likes of Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi, both linked with Chelsea before, are in high demand as interested clubs hope to sign their next managers before the summer transfer window.
Praised for his handling of young talents such as Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Gusto, Pochettino might be given another chance to turn around his disappointing start at Chelsea next season.
