After just eleven months on the job, the west London club announced Tuesday night that they had amicably decided to part company with the 52-year-old.

Pochettino got through a rough season by securing a spot in Europe with five consecutive wins, while also making it to the Carabao Cup final and the FA Cup semi-finals.

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The players learned the news in their team WhatsApp message and reacted with “sad” emoticons, according to BBC Sport, creating a generally melancholy vibe.

Many players have spoken out about Pochettino’s departure, expressing their support for the coach and his staff; Palmer was among them.

After being a benchwarmer for Manchester City, the 22-year-old became Pochettino’s Player of the Year at Chelsea. He went on to score 22 goals and set up 11 assists, earning him a spot in Gareth Southgate’s preliminary Euro 2024 roster.

In an Instagram post, Palmer thanked Gaffer for “making my dreams come true” and for all that he had done for him. Best of luck.

As Marc Cucurella put it, “Thanks for everything, Mr.” in a comparable post. Best wishes for the future.Fascinatingly, the Spaniard also shared three “blushing” emojis, which many Chelsea fans interpreted as a sign that Pochettino’s departure had caught them off guard—and that they might still not be convinced of it.

On social media, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke also expressed their gratitude to Pochettino.

After the Argentine’s departure, Chelsea’s upper management will look to find a replacement, with Kieran McKenna of Ipswich Town being a strong contender.

Sebastian Hoeness of Stuggart, Michel of Girona, and Enzo Maresca of Leicester City are among the candidates that the Blues will consider as they search for a youthful, innovative coach.