Chelsea’s Next Manager: Mourinho and Others in Contention to Replace Pochettino
Chelsea’s recent 4-2 defeat at home to Wolves has intensified the pressure on current manager Mauricio Pochettino. The loss marked the team’s 10th defeat in the Premier League this season, leaving them in 11th place and closer to the relegation zone than fourth place. The poor performance led to Chelsea’s players being booed off the pitch and supporters singing the names of Roman Abramovich and former manager Jose Mourinho during the match.
As speculation grows about Pochettino’s future at Chelsea, bookmaker BonusCodeBets has released the latest odds on potential replacements for the Argentine manager. Girona head coach Michel Sanchez is currently listed as the early favorite at 6/4, with his side sitting just two points behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, who is also on Liverpool’s radar following Jurgen Klopp’s announcement that he will be leaving Anfield at the end of the season, is the second-favorite at 3/1.
However, it is Jose Mourinho who stands out as one of the top contenders for the Chelsea managerial position. Mourinho, who was recently sacked by Roma, could potentially be open to a third stint as Chelsea manager. The 61-year-old Portuguese coach is currently available and is priced at 4/1 to be Pochettino’s successor.
Other notable names on the list include Xabi Alonso, Zinedine Zidane, Xavi Hernandez, and Ruben Amorim. Alonso, who is currently leading Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title charge, is priced at 5/1. Zidane, who left Real Madrid in May 2021, is priced at 6/1. Xavi, who has announced his departure from Barcelona at the end of the season, is priced at 8/1. And Amorim, who was previously targeted by Chelsea last year, is priced at 10/1.
It remains to be seen who will ultimately take charge at Stamford Bridge, but the odds suggest that Mourinho is a strong contender. With his previous success at Chelsea and his availability, Mourinho could be the ideal choice to turn the team’s fortunes around. However, the final decision will ultimately rest with Chelsea’s hierarchy, who will need to carefully consider their options before making a decision.
In the meantime, Chelsea fans will eagerly await any updates on the managerial situation, hoping for a change that can bring about a resurgence for their beloved club.