Chelsea denies funding manager’s flight and interviewing for Pochettino’s job.
This article contains affiliate links, and we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Mauricio Pochettino, the manager for Chelsea, is under pressure to keep his job at Stamford Bridge. Reports indicate that Chelsea did not pay for Ruben Amorim to fly to England for talks over the manager’s job at the club.
Chelsea’s current performance in the Premier League has been disappointing, as they sit at ninth place on the table with 48 points and have failed to win 20 of their 33 games this season. There is still a chance for Chelsea to qualify for European football, but they need to start winning and hope for favorable results in other matches. Speculation suggests that Chelsea could relieve Pochettino of his duties before the start of next season, with Amorim being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Despite reported interest from other clubs like West Ham and Liverpool, it was claimed last week that Amorim had flown to London for talks with West Ham, but the negotiations went nowhere. It was reported that Chelsea had paid for Amorim’s flights and staged talks about replacing Pochettino in the summer, which the club has denied. Chelsea are still deciding whether to stick with Pochettino or replace him with another candidate.
The pressure on Pochettino increased after a heavy defeat to Arsenal and a winless run in their last three matches. Reports suggest that Chelsea will stage a summer review to decide their next steps, with the club considering if Pochettino is the right man to lead them into the new season. There are concerns about potential backlash from the dressing room if Pochettino is given the boot, as many of the players are reportedly fully behind their manager.
Pochettino has spent much of this season defending his young team after lackluster results, acknowledging that there are many details and circumstances contributing to their performance.
