Chelsea has reached an agreement to hire Bernardo Cueva from Brentford as their new set-piece coach.

In an exciting development for Chelsea fans, it has been confirmed that Bernardo Cueva will be joining the team at the end of the season. The 36-year-old has been making waves in the football world since joining Brentford from Mexican club Chivas in September of 2020. And now, he is set to bring his expertise to Chelsea as their new set-piece coach.

The deal between Chelsea and Brentford has been finalized, much to the delight of both clubs. Cueva, who has been working as a tactical statistician for Brentford under the guidance of coach Thomas Frank, will now be joining Chelsea's coaching staff. The news was first reported by The Athletic, and it is believed that even Mauricio Pochettino, the current head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, is supportive of Cueva's move to Chelsea.

Interestingly, Pochettino had previously downplayed the importance of having a set-piece coach on the team. In a press conference last month, he had stated that while they do work on set-pieces, ultimately it all depends on the quality of the players on the field. However, with Cueva's arrival at Chelsea, it seems Pochettino's stance on the matter may have changed.

Cueva's impressive work at Brentford has not gone unnoticed, and it is clear that Chelsea see him as a valuable addition to their coaching staff. The team has been lacking a specialist in set-pieces, and Pochettino's comments about not having a dedicated coach for that aspect of the game seem to have spurred Chelsea into action.

It is clear that Pochettino's opinion on the matter has evolved, as he now acknowledges the impact that a skilled player like Cueva can have on set-pieces. He even points to teams like West Ham, who have seen significant improvements in their set-piece performance after bringing in a specialist player like James Ward-Prowse.

It is evident that for Pochettino, the focus is on finding the right balance between coaching and player skill, rather than just relying on a specialist coach. And now, with Cueva's arrival at Chelsea, there is no doubt that the team will be even more well-rounded and prepared for success in set-piece situations. This is an exciting development for both Chelsea and Cueva, and fans can't wait to see the impact he will have on the team.

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