As Chelsea search for a new manager to succeed Mauricio Pochettino, three names have surfaced on The Hard Tackle’s shortlist.Chelsea has fired Mauricio Pochettino as manager. The West London club’s supporters were devastated, while neutrals and opposing fans were taken aback by the decision’s suddenness. With the benefit of hindsight, we can see that Pochettino was clearly uncomfortable in his role.
In spite of the harsh criticism he endured from Chelsea fans, he managed to win over many of them and even the players themselves became devoted followers of his coaching style. Nevertheless, Chelsea officially announced earlier this week that Pochettino is no longer the manager at Stamford Bridge.
Time has passed since the Argentine tactician’s departure, but Chelsea has still not announced his successor, highlighting how abrupt Pochettino’s exit was. But Pochettino’s departure means the West London team needs a new manager, and The Hard Tackle has three names on their shortlist.
Bryan IversonMany may be surprised by our first choice, given his lack of managerial experience. But Kieran McKenna might be Mauricio Pochettino’s perfect replacement at Chelsea, who are looking for a manager who can take command of the project.
After serving as an assistant to multiple Manchester United managers, the 38-year-old has spent less than three years in charge of the first squad. Nonetheless, the Northern Irishman has adapted to management with ease, leading Ipswich Town to the Premier League for the first time in over 20 years following a two-decade hiatus.
Not only is the highly-regarded tactician getting praise for his work, but his playing style has also won over many fans. The possession-based style of play is something that McKenna advocates for. His team uses short, precise passes to create opportunities, but they are also not afraid to play the ball long to switch flanks.
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Theodore B. De ZerbiAnother young manager whose stock has skyrocketed in recent years is next on our list. This week, Roberto De Zerbi left Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming a free agent along with Mauricio Pochettino.
Since moving to England, the 44-year-old Italian tactician has become famous for his work with Brighton & Hove Albion, where he has helped the team perform better than its individual components. The Seagulls also play an attractive kind of football, with an emphasis on possession, which is sure to turn heads.
But his team’s defensive production can be hindered by his gung-ho attacking attitude at times. However, De Zerbi will have access to a more talented group of defenders at Chelsea, so the final product should be better. But the Italian tactician has ambitions to manage AC Milan and Barcelona, which might throw Chelsea for a loop if any of those positions were available.
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Tuchel’s approach to the game may be very different from those of Roberto De Zerbi and Kieran McKenna. When he is short on funds to play a flashier style of football, though, his pragmatic approach really shines.
Indeed, Tuchel’s charges have seen periods of dominance in the final third, utilizing systematic build-up plays, against Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. In other words, the German tactician ought to be able to surpass his previous term if he gets a world-class striker.