Chelsea players were reportedly dissatisfied with the hierarchy’s decision to share tactics with Mauricio Pochettino after his strong finish to the season.
The 52-year-old Argentine, who was in charge for 11 months, led Chelsea to sixth place in the Premier League this season.
Chelsea said last week: “Chelsea FC can see that the club and Mauricio Pochettino have mutually agreed partnership agreements. “
Club principals Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley added: “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our thanks to Mauricio for his service this season.
“He will be welcome at Stamford Bridge at any time and we wish him all the best in his long coaching career. “
Pochettino, a former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager who signed a two-year contract in May last year, said: “Thank you to the organisation that owns Chelsea and the administrators for the opportunity to be part of the history of this football club.
“The club is now in a position to continue to progress in the Premier League and in Europe in the coming years. “
But Football Insider now shows that Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is facing “more problems” with “players dissatisfied with the decision” to transfer Pochettino.
Correspondent Pete O’Rourke says the lack of stability at Chelsea, given the turnover of directors, is causing “bigger” disorders at the ownership.
“This follows Pochettino’s ‘surprise’ dismissal, which according to the appeals has left players surprised and disappointed given the way his replacement is made.
“Boehly’s call has been described as a ‘gamble’ as the owner looks to take a new direction despite a strong end to the season and the developing option of a strong crusade next time around. “
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is gone, and The Independent’s Miguel Delaney claims Leicester City’s Enzo Maresca and former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi are the two new favourites to succeed Pochettino.
Delaney added that “while the club’s footballing hierarchy favours Maresca, who has just won the league with Leicester City, co-owner Behdad Eghbali has transcended De Zerbi’s personality. “
He continued:
“It is for this reason that some in the technical hierarchy think that Maresca is a better candidate, as he would only come in as a coach. De Zerbi is noticeable as a more fussy and abrasive character, which is part of the reason why Brighton, despite everything, was willing to settle so easily for his decomposition. Chelsea’s current football management, of course, is made up of former appointments at Brighton.
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