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Chelsea consider 45-year-old Dutchman as Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement

Originally posted on Caught Offside | By Ahad Shaukat | Last updated 3/6/24

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has been added by Chelsea to their list of possible Mauricio Pochettino successors, and they may make a move for the Dutchman.

Fichajes claims that Chelsea admire Arne Slot and may take into consideration the 45-year-old Dutchman as a possible Mauricio Pochettino replacement.

If the team’s performance declines between now and the end of the season, the Argentine coach might be sacked; among the numerous candidates to take his place is the current Feyenoord manager.

The Argentine manager’s performance at Chelsea is continuing to be questioned, casting doubt on Pochettino’s future there. As the season draws to a close, Chelsea are distant from any European spots after dropping points once more the previous weekend.

Chelsea drew against Brentford at the weekend, as the pressure built on the Argentine after Chelsea’s defeat to Liverpool in the League Cup Final. Many rumours indicate that Pochettino will be fired at the end of the season, yet they may decide to keep him if he qualifies for Europe.

Other names being linked with the Stamford Bridge job are Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Sporting’s Ruben Amorim.

In the Eredivisie, Slot has been outstanding, helping Feyenoord win the league title last season.
The 45-year-old Dutchman has only been able to lead them into second position this time, and it looks like they will lose the championship fight to PSV.

In any event, he inked a new contract last summer in response to Tottenham’s interest, yet he may accept the position should a team like Chelsea make a move.

This article first appeared on Caught Offside and was syndicated with permission.

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