May 9th 2024.
The future of Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge hangs in the balance as the season comes to a close. The Chelsea hierarchy has announced that they will conduct a thorough review following the end of the campaign, with Pochettino himself being involved in the decision-making process.
It hasn't been an easy first season for the Argentinian manager, with the team currently sitting in seventh place in the Premier League table and suffering 11 losses so far. Pochettino has also had to deal with numerous injuries and the challenge of building a successful team from a relatively new and expensive squad of young players.
But the expectations at Chelsea are high, and the lack of silverware and potential absence from European football next season have put his job in jeopardy. However, there have been glimpses of hope in recent matches, with impressive wins against Tottenham and West Ham.
Pochettino still has three more Premier League games to prove himself, and he will be hoping to continue the team's recent good form before the crucial meeting with the club's hierarchy. The season review will involve co-owners Behdad Eghbali, Todd Boehly, and Jose E Feliciano, as well as sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
The final decision on Pochettino's future will be made shortly after Chelsea's last game of the season against Bournemouth on May 19th. The club is keen to avoid a summer of uncertainty and will make a swift decision after the review.
Chairman Boehly has expressed his satisfaction with the team's recent performances, giving Pochettino some hope of keeping his job. "We've seen the last two and a half games, and it's been beautiful football," he said in an interview with The Athletic. "We could really see everything coming together, from the way we built up from the back to the number of shots we had on target."
Pochettino still has a year left on his contract, with the option for an additional 12 months. And while the decision ultimately lies with the club, it seems that recent performances have won over some of the key decision-makers.
In other Chelsea news, former manager Harry Redknapp has backed Nicolas Jackson to become a "top-class" player and has praised another Chelsea star for constantly improving. Stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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