May 21st 2024.
Chelsea's Player of the Year, Cole Palmer, took a moment to express his gratitude towards his former boss, Mauricio Pochettino, as he joined the chorus of tributes following the Argentine's departure from the club. The announcement of Pochettino's departure came as a surprise to many, with the players reportedly only finding out shortly before it was made public.
Despite a challenging season, Pochettino managed to finish with five consecutive wins, securing a spot in Europe and making it to the final of the Carabao Cup and the semi-final of the FA Cup. He also won over the hearts of the fans with his attacking style of football and his ability to work with a young squad that was plagued by injuries.
The news of Pochettino's exit has left a somber mood amongst the players, who learned of the decision through their team's WhatsApp chat, with many reacting with sad emojis. It's clear that Pochettino had a strong support among the squad, with several players taking to social media to thank him for his impact, including Cole Palmer, who was transformed from a squad player at Manchester City to Chelsea's Player of the Year under Pochettino's guidance.
Posting on Instagram, Palmer wrote a heartfelt message to his former manager, saying, "Gaffer, thank you for everything you have done for me and for making my dreams come true. Wishing you all the best." Another player, Marc Cucurella, also expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thanks for everything, Mister. Good luck in the future."
Interestingly, Cucurella accompanied his message with three blushing emojis, which many Chelsea fans interpreted as a sign that the news of Pochettino's exit was unexpected and perhaps not entirely welcomed by all. Other players, such as Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke, also took to social media to thank Pochettino.
Now, Chelsea's focus will shift towards finding a successor to Pochettino, with Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna emerging as an early favorite. The club is looking for a young, progressive coach and will consider a variety of options, including Stuggart's Sebastian Hoeness, Girona boss Michel, and Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca. It's a new chapter for Chelsea, and only time will tell who will take the helm and lead the team forward.
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