June 5th 2024.
Football pundit Jamie Carragher recently expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's decision to let go of manager Mauricio Pochettino. In an exclusive interview with The Agency, Carragher criticized the club's owners, particularly co-owner Todd Boehly, for what he deemed a "ridiculous" move.
Pochettino, who had only been at Chelsea for a year, was let go at the end of May despite leading the team to a sixth-place finish and success in the domestic cups. Carragher described the decision as the "biggest shock" of the season for him, and questioned the logic behind it.
"It's just another one on the long list of ridiculous decisions Chelsea have made," Carragher said, referring to the frequent managerial changes at the club.
In Pochettino's place, Chelsea have brought in Enzo Maresca, a decision that has also raised eyebrows. Maresca, who previously had a short stint as manager at Italian club Parma, returned to Manchester City to become one of Pep Guardiola's assistant managers after being let go from Parma.
However, his second spell at City was also short-lived, as he was hired by Leicester following their relegation in 2022-23. Despite having limited experience in first-team management, Maresca successfully guided Leicester to the Championship title in his first season.
His appointment at Chelsea makes him the fourth manager in the "BlueCo era," following the dismissals of Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, and Pochettino.
Carragher's comments highlight the frustration and confusion surrounding Chelsea's decision-making when it comes to managerial changes. It remains to be seen how Maresca will fare in his new role and whether he can bring stability to the club's coaching staff. As always, the football world will be keeping a close eye on Chelsea's next move.
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