May 22nd 2024.
Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United legend, expressed his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's sudden departure from Chelsea. He believes that Chelsea is becoming a circus act due to their constant managerial changes and that taking over at Stamford Bridge will be a tough job for anyone.
Ferdinand shared his surprise at Pochettino's departure on the Vibe with Five YouTube channel, stating that he had predicted that Pochettino could leave, but not this quickly. He also commended Pochettino and his team for their work, as they were able to stabilize the team and secure a place in Europe despite the challenges they faced earlier in the season.
Pochettino spent just one season at Chelsea, but Ferdinand believes that he deserved more time to build a stable team. He also questioned Chelsea's decision-making, as they brought in many new and inexperienced players, which he believes was asking for miracles this season. He had thought that Pochettino would have another season to stabilize the team and bring in more experienced players to have a chance next season.
But now, with Pochettino's departure, the search for Chelsea's fifth manager since the 2022-23 campaign begins. Ferdinand is skeptical about the names being linked to the job, such as Sebastian Hoeneß, Kieran McKenna, Enzo Maresca, and Roberto De Zerbi. He believes that it will be a tough job for any of them, and this could lead to another summer of craziness at Chelsea.
Former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot also shared his surprise over Pochettino's departure and believes that the Argentine deserved at least one more season. He stated that Pochettino came in during a time of instability and did a good job stabilizing the team and securing a spot in Europe. Melchiot also advised the club to focus on Europe instead of aiming for the title or Champions League, as that would be a big jump for the team.
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