Reports indicate that, Mauricio Pochettino is already actively working to identify the weaknesses in the current Chelsea side, even before his appointment as the club’s new permanent head coach is confirmed.
Chelsea is expected to finalize the appointment of the Argentine soon. The team has underperformed this season and is currently bloated with players.
Reports suggest that Pochettino will need to conduct a mass clear-out of players in order to start afresh and improve the team’s performances. Football London has reported on this development.
There have been reports that some players have had to change in the corridors after the club brought in eight new players in January alone.
Players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech, and Cristian Pulisc could make way as the rebuild process begins in West London.
Pochettino’s plans for Chelsea
But even as a number of players leave, Metro UK reports that Pochettino will require three new players to form the basis of what he wants to achieve at Stamford Bridge.
The report further adds the former Paris Saint-Germain manager is keen on signing a new goalkeeper, a central midfielder, and a striker.
No specific names have been given just yet, but it is said Pochettino wants players with Premier League experience. His pursuit for a goalkeeper spells doom for Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy – the latter who has barely played this season.
The idea of a central midfielder is presumably someone who can partner with January’s acquisition, Enzo Fernandez.
The striking department is self-explanatory, with Chelsea out of luck in that area since the departure of Diego Costa.
The likes of Harry Kane, Declan Rice, and Manuel Ugarte have all been linked with moves to Chelsea.
Pochettino: What Chelsea can expect from
Poch’s lack of trophies during his first spell with Tottenham has always been a consideration when judging his suitability to manage a top club.
However, as Sports Brief previously reported, Pochettino might be Chelsea’s solution to a team which has had many questions asked of it this season.
He can be relied upon to being stability to Stamford Bridge, provide direction, and reign in player power – something Potter’s tenure certainly lacked.