Report: Chelsea have decided they want 39-year-old to replace Mauricio Pochettino next season

Chelsea want Ruben Amorim to replace Mauricio Pochettino

It’s been a turbulent season for Chelsea, culminating in a devastating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the Premier League. Unfortunately for Mauricio Pochettino (h/t Teamtalk), the manager, this result seems to have sealed his fate at Stamford Bridge.

In the wake of this humiliating loss, Chelsea’s top brass is poised to take decisive action, with Pochettino set to part ways with the club. While it’s evident that the team’s struggles can’t be solely attributed to Pochettino, Chelsea’s owners appear determined to shake things up.

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.

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However, Pochettino’s departure alone won’t solve Chelsea’s issues. The club faces the challenge of maintaining consistency with the same group of players, suggesting that a shift in recruitment strategy is necessary. This shift has been a point of contention for potential managerial candidates in the past, underscoring the complexity of the situation facing Chelsea’s management.