2023-05-30 07:25:53
Directed by Mauricio Pochettino. Chelsea InstagramSon Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur) will face off against former coach Mauricio Pochettino.
English Premier League Chelsea announced on its homepage on the 29th (local time) that “Director Pochettino will take over the helm from the 2023-2024 season. contract” was announced.
Pochettino has a close relationship with Son Heung-min.
He managed Tottenham from May 2014 to November 2019. He is the manager who brought Son Heung-min, who played in the German Bundesliga, to Tottenham. He also recorded runner-up in the European Football Federation (UEFA) Champions League in the 2018-2019 season with Son Heung-min.
After that, in January 2021, he took the helm of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the French Ligue 1. However, after he was sacked in July of last year, he has been a savage.
It is a return to the Premier League after 3 years and 6 months since leaving Tottenham.
Chelsea had their worst experience in the 2022-2023 season. With 11 wins, 11 draws and 16 losses, they fell to 12th place with 44 points. The lowest ranking since 14th in the 1993-1994 season. Thomas Tuchel in September last year and manager Graham Porter in April this year were shaken, and Frank Lampard finished the season as interim manager.
Chelsea’s choice was manager Pochettino. Chelsea said: “Pochettino’s experience, leadership and character will benefit Chelsea. He has worked at the highest level in several leagues and has built a reputation for helping young players reach their full potential.”
Pochettino joins the coaching staff with Jesús Pérez, Miguel Diagostino, Tony Jimenez and son Sebastiano Pochettino.
Tottenham and Chelsea are London rivals.
According to statistician Opta, he is the fifth manager to lead both Tottenham and Chelsea after Glenn Hodl, Andre Villas-Boas, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
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