May 22nd 2024.
Many fans have been speculating about who will take over as manager for Chelsea, with some suggesting that their former midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, could be a potential candidate. However, Fabregas has recently revealed the true reason behind his visit to the club's training ground last week. In an interview on the Planet Premier League podcast, he shared his surprise at the sudden departure of Mauricio Pochettino, who had only been at the club for 11 months.
Pochettino left the club on Tuesday evening by "mutual consent," with the Blues now in search of a new manager. Despite a difficult season, Chelsea managed to secure a place in Europe and even made it to the finals of the Carabao Cup and the semi-finals of the FA Cup, thanks to their five consecutive victories towards the end of the season.
Fabregas, who currently manages Como, explained that during his visit to Cobham on Friday, there were no signs or indications that Pochettino's time at the club was coming to an end. This statement also put to rest any theories from supporters that he may be in the running for the managerial position. "It's difficult to have an opinion or acknowledge what happened when you're not there to witness it," Fabregas stated.
He then went on to describe his visit, saying that he had a good relationship with Pochettino and that he always felt he was a "really nice guy" and a "gentleman" when they played against each other. Fabregas also mentioned how relaxed and enjoyable everything seemed around the training ground, especially since the team had won four consecutive games and it was the last game of the season.
During his hour and a half conversation with Pochettino, Fabregas talked about football and caught up with some of his former teammates and colleagues who still work at the club. He admitted that he was surprised by the decision, especially after seeing how things were at the club. "The feeling that you have around the place, I felt that it was nice and easy," he said.
When asked if Pochettino seemed frustrated during their conversation, Fabregas explained that a manager's behavior in press conferences can depend on their mood and the things happening behind the scenes, which we may not be aware of. However, he did note that there was a real connection between the players and the fans seemed to be getting along well with Pochettino.
Now, the club will have to wait and see what happens next. With the search for a new manager underway, it will be interesting to see who takes over and how the team will perform under their leadership. As for Fabregas, he remains focused on his own managerial career and continues to support his former club from afar.
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