Title: Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino Faces Speculation About Potential Dismissal
Intense Pressure Mounts as Chelsea Football Club Experiences Its Worst Season to Date
By Yongjae Choi
Rumors surrounding the potential dismissal of Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino have begun circulating amidst the club’s dire performance this season.
With their impressive 12th place standing in the league last season, Chelsea had high hopes for a revival under the leadership of coach Pochettino. However, the team’s disappointing start to the season has left loyal fans disheartened.
Not only did Chelsea make drastic managerial changes, but they also invested heavily in the transfer market, breaking the record for the highest transfer fee in the history of the English Premier League. Despite these efforts to strengthen the squad, Chelsea’s performance has taken a turn for the worse.
Currently languishing in 14th place with only one win, two draws, and three losses after six rounds, Chelsea’s first victory came against promoted Luton Town in the third round with a 3-0 scoreline. The team’s poor form has left supporters outraged.
In a significant blow to morale, Chelsea suffered a shocking 0-1 defeat against Aston Villa at their home ground, Stamford Bridge, on the 24th of this month. Consequently, rumors of Pochettino’s potential dismissal have been fueled by the team’s dismal performance.
The situation at Chelsea took an unexpected turn when former Wolverhampton coach Julen Lopetegui made an appearance at Stamford Bridge, causing quite a stir. Lopetegui, an experienced coach who has previously served as the national team coach for Spain and managed Real Madrid, parted ways with Wolverhampton just before the beginning of this season due to disagreements with the club regarding player recruitment. He is currently unattached and seeking a new coaching opportunity.
It is worth noting that Lopetegui is recognized by Korean football fans for his unwavering trust in Wolverhampton striker Hwang Hee-chan. Under Lopetegui’s guidance, Hwang Hee-chan emerged as a consistent starter and showcased signs of growth.
During the crushing defeat against Aston Villa, Coach Lopetegui was seen observing the match from the stands, sparking speculations in the local media that he could potentially succeed Pochettino if he were to be dismissed.
British publication ‘The Sun’ remarked, “With Coach Pochettino’s position becoming increasingly precarious due to the team’s disastrous performance, the presence of former EPL coach Lopetegui at Stamford Bridge where the Aston Villa game took place came as a surprise to everyone.”
The report further emphasized, “Coach Lopetegui’s appearance at Stamford Bridge could potentially lead to a significant upheaval in the management of the club.” This suggests that the possibility of Lopetegui assuming the role immediately following Pochettino’s dismissal has not been ruled out.
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Yongjae Choi is a journalist for My Daily, specializing in sports coverage. He can be reached at dragonj@mydaily.co.kr.
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[마이데일리 = 최용재 기자]Rumors about the sacking of Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino are raising their heads.
Chelsea are having their worst season ever. Chelsea, who were proud of their 12th place in the league last season, appointed coach Pochettino as a turning point.
Chelsea didn’t just change their manager. They spent the highest transfer fee ever in the transfer market last summer, including the signing of Moises Caicedo by spending 115 million pounds (196.6 billion won), the highest transfer fee in the history of the English Premier League (EPL). Including last winter’s transfer market, a huge amount of money was poured into strengthening the squad.
However, Chelsea became even worse. Chelsea have fallen to 14th place in the league with 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses after 6 rounds. Chelsea’s first win was a 3-0 victory over promoted Luton Town in the third round. Chelsea fans are angry.
In particular, the 0-1 defeat against Aston Villa held at Stamford Bridge, their home stadium, on the 24th was a huge shock for Chelsea. In this dire atmosphere, naturally, rumors of Coach Pochettino’s dismissal emerge.
In this situation, the manager who was suggested as Pochettino’s successor appeared at Stamford Bridge, causing a shock. The main character is former Wolverhampton coach Julen Lopetegui.
He is an experienced coach who served as coach of the Spanish national team and Real Madrid. He took up his post as Wolverhampton coach in 2022, and resigned just before this season. It is known that there is a disagreement between the club and the recruitment of players. And I haven’t found a new job yet.
In particular, he is known to Korean football fans as a coach who fully trusts Wolverhampton striker Hwang Hee-chan. Under Coach Lopetegui, Hwang Hee-chan played as an unchanged starter and showed signs of growth.
Coach Lopetegui watched the defeat against Aston Villa from the stands. With the appearance of Coach Lopetegui, the local media naturally began to speculate that Coach Lopetegui would be the successor after the dismissal of Coach Pochettino.
Britain’s ‘The Sun’ said, “With the pressure on Coach Pochettino intensifying due to his disastrous performance, the former EPL coach was seen watching at Stamford Bridge, where the Aston Villa game was held. It was Coach Lopetegui. Coach Lopetegui’s appearance was “He has surprised everyone,” said the report.
Then he emphasized, “Coach Lopetegui’s appearance at Stamford Bridge could be surprising.” In other words, the possibility of a shock following the sacking of coach Pochettino and the appointment of coach Lopetegui has not been ruled out.
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