In line with switch insider Ben Jacobs, Chelsea FC are considering the appointment of former Bayern Munich supervisor Hansi Flick as Mauricio Pochettino’s successor.
Stories counsel that discussions about the potential for Flick being lured to Stamford Bridge have already taken place internally.
With Pochettino having endured a troublesome begin following his arrival final summer season, Chelsea stay inconsistent in outcomes and at the moment sit in eleventh place within the Premier League desk.
Though there is no such thing as a quick plan to exchange Pochettino, the Blues are stated to be forging relationships and protecting monitor of individuals out there, in order that they’ve an concept of the precise particular person for the job ought to they should make such a managerial change sooner or later.
Flick, who helped Bayern Munich win the Champions League within the 2019–2020 season, is reportedly below the membership’s consideration for future managerial succession planning.
Jacobs emphasised that the discussions about potential replacements don’t counsel that Chelsea have misplaced religion in Pochettino, however slightly that the membership is just being good about protecting choices open for the longer term.
“After we hear numerous these names linked with Chelsea, it doesn’t imply they’re going behind Pochettino’s again and providing someone a job. It implies that Chelsea are forging relationships, they’re monitoring folks, and they’re conscious of who’s on the market out there,” Jacobs advised GIVEMESPORT.
“That’s simply good. Inside that context, Hansi Flick is one title that might come into consideration, and has been spoken about internally as a part of regular succession planning.”
