Mauricio Pochettino has long been admired on the blue side of west London, and after whittling down their managerial shortlist, it seems that Chelsea now believe the time is right to appoint the Argentine.
The deal is not yet done, but Pochettino is now the overwhelming favourite to succeed Graham Potter once Frank Lampard completes his interim duties at the end of the season.
The former Tottenham boss has been out of work since he left PSG last summer, with many suspecting he had an eye of returning to Spurs amid Antonio Conte’s uncertain future. But a reunion has never appeared a credible option for the Lilywhites since Conte’s exit, opening the door for Chelsea to swoop.
He may not be the serial winner we typically associate with Blues bosses of the modern day, but Pochettino has all the minerals to maximise the potential of this currently vulnerable – but distinctly talented – Chelsea squad.
Here are the potential winners and losers from Pochettino’s appointment at Stamford Bridge.
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There are no guarantees that Mount will remain at his boyhood club beyond the summer, but the arrival of Pochettino could convince him to stay.
Mount has long been described as a manager’s dream given his work rate out of possession and astuteness with it, but his complex contract situation has compromised his 2022/23 campaign thus far.
The player, whose deal at the Bridge expires in 2024, is yet to agree to fresh terms and interest from Liverpool means Chelsea are at serious risk of losing the England international.
However, Mount has the potential to blossom into a pivotal member of Poch’s team in west London. He’s the sort of midfielder the Argentine adores given his willingness to press, savvy movement, productivity, and durability.
The England international could ascend to new heights under the new boss.
The departure of Graham Potter and subsequent arrival of Lampard could’ve potentially boosted Aubameyang’s stock, but the outcasted forward has struggled to impress since the slate was wiped clean.
The striker’s days are numbered in west London. It’s hard to envisage Poch having much time for the 33-year-old former Gunner who isn’t exactly the most active of workers without possession.
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