Jose Mourinho Advised to Appoint Chelsea Legend as Assistant for Potential Blues Comeback
Former Chelsea man Emmanuel Petit believes that if Jose Mourinho were to manage Chelsea again, he should name John Terry as his assistant. The current Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, is facing increasing pressure as the team sits 11th in the Premier League and is winless in three matches.
Speculation about Mourinho potentially joining Chelsea if Pochettino is sacked has been growing. A 4-2 defeat to Wolves followed by a 4-1 loss at Liverpool has raised doubts about Pochettino’s future at the club, leading to discussions about potential new appointments.
Mourinho, who led Chelsea to three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and two League Cups across two separate spells, is one of the names being considered. While a return to Chelsea may be unlikely, former Blues midfielder Petit believes that Terry should join Mourinho in the dugout if such a change were to be made.
Petit stated, “I’ve seen the speculation that Mourinho could come in with John Terry as his assistant. When you think about it, it could be something interesting. He would give the team character and personality. At the moment, they are a broken team and he could be the man to come in and fix it. I actually think they need a manager who will have a proper vision of what needs to be done with the players that are there.”
Petit further emphasized the need for Chelsea to focus on developing their existing players rather than constantly buying new ones. He believes that the club needs to establish an identity, as they currently lack one.
John Terry is regarded as one of Chelsea’s greatest ever players, having made 717 appearances across all competitions during his 19-year career with the club. He captained Chelsea to all three of their Premier League titles under Mourinho’s management, demonstrating a successful working relationship between the two.
As for Mourinho, he is currently without a club after being sacked by Roma last month. Despite the links to a potential return to Stamford Bridge, there are reports suggesting he is eyeing a comeback to Manchester United.
Despite Chelsea’s recent defeat to Wolves and their poor standing in the Premier League table, it is understood that Pochettino is not under immediate threat of being sacked. However, the situation could change if they lose to Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round replay.
In conclusion, the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to Chelsea has sparked discussions about potential new appointments. Emmanuel Petit believes that if Mourinho were to manage Chelsea again, he should consider bringing John Terry on board as his assistant. Terry’s vast experience and successful working relationship with Mourinho make him a strong candidate for the role. Furthermore, Petit emphasizes the need for Chelsea to focus on developing their existing players and establishing a clear identity for the team. While Pochettino’s future at Chelsea remains uncertain, the outcome of their FA Cup fourth-round replay could potentially affect his position.