MAURICIO POCHETTINO is the new favourite to take over as Chelsea manager ahead of next season.
Pochettino now poses as the likeliest candidate after Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of the running.
The Argentinean tactician tops a three-man shortlist, which also includes Burnley's Vincent Kompany and Celtic's Ange Postecoglou.
Former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique has also been linked with the top job at Stamford Bridge.
Pochettino would introduce a new attacking style at the Blues, just like he did at Tottenham.
That means the West Londoners would probably have to ditch their signature 3-4-3 formation, which they have been preferring since Antonio Conte's arrival in 2016.
Therefore, Pochettino could opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation with a focus on youth.
Kepa Arrizabalaga could start in goal with Reece James at right-back and Ben Chilwell on the other side.
Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly may have to make way at centre-back for the much younger pair of Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.
N'Golo Kante proved he can still go after finally returning from injury and could team up with Premier League record signing Enzo Fernandez.
Noni Madueke could finally return to Chelsea's line-up to cover the right wing with Β£88million signing Mykhailo Mudryk on the other side.
Christopher Nkunku is set to join from RB Leipzig and would feature behind the striker.
And Chelsea will have to make a major addition up front as Romelu Lukaku looks set to leave and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to deliver.
Owner Todd Boehly has splashed the cash ever since taking over last summer and could do it again to land Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen.
But Pochettino could be keen for a reunion with Tottenham star Harry Kane, with whom he enjoyed a stunning partnership at Tottenham.
Kane may also want to join forces with Poch, as he was the one that turned the England captain into a global megastar.
However, the ex-Southampton boss would have to change the formation to a 4-3-3 as the star striker thrives with two forwards next to him.
That would see Mudryk and Nkunku playing next to Kane while Mason Mount would come in to replace Pulisic and team up with Kante as well as Fernandez in midfield.
Nupbenost
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This is the Chelsea we want
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You think kepa is better option?
Nupbenost
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Why not play Silva instead?
Viddekrtu
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we want zidaneπ
suwbcdempr
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this are the people who are always calling for the Coach head when things are not going well how can you play Nkuku as a holding midfielder?
Next,poch outπ€£π€£π€£π€£
Carlsberg741
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We can't keep felix. He is a good player but I don't want to see any slight weakness in chelsea team next season, felix's finishing was an issue before and we can clearly see it now here at chelsea. Nkunku is a good player in that position. Kai must be sold as well because he looks like a lazy player, he is not good on the ball, gets bullied by physical defenders and off the ball doesn't give that presence of someone like mount or gallagher. In the end, the contract of mount must be renewed at all cost because we can't lose a player of his ability. He will once again shine under pocchetino this time.
Vombeoru
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pafect line up
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this are the people who are always calling for the Coach head when things are not going well how can you play Nkuku as a holding midfielder?
Hakacirstz
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my favourite chelsea 11
WaZoBiaBoy
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We're going to do well next season. That I'm very optimistic about
hedaikmtyz
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DoFlame
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with few who already win trophy..boehly still want the one that never win any trophy....but with intention to make his team great..bullshit owner
ismab1000
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pafect line up
ismab1000
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best line up
Ruzacimopr
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hmmmm Poch???
Bomlnoptu
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Poch is not a winning couch, Chelsea is a mess now
Christiankoon
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This is the Chelsea we want
pupdeklprt
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why is Kante not playing in his natural position as a CDM so that Enzo can have that freedom Kante won everything in that position including a world cup why can't coaches see this
you are 100% right
Wecemostuz
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where's mendy
Nana43nana
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Oh no not again I prefer Luis Enrique anyway wish Poch the best if chosen in
Wecemostuz
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please help me with kante
Pozeklnsyz
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Chelsea need a goalkeeper,kepa is not fit, concede goal in every match
Posabekn
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Are sure bro π
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MogastyJn
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kepa is better then Mendy simply cause Mendy can't play ball with his feet he got two left foot π¦Ά
Are you sure bro π
MogastyJn
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I didnβt see Mendy in the lineup π‘π‘ Mendy is better than Kepa and itβs a fact if you like it not πππππ₯ π₯ π₯ π₯
Are sure bro π
Posabekn
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I didnβt see Mendy in the lineup π‘π‘ Mendy is better than Kepa and itβs a fact if you like it not πππππ₯ π₯ π₯ π₯
kepa is better then Mendy simply cause Mendy can't play ball with his feet he got two left foot π¦Ά
Fikabimotz
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He should go back and finish Tottenham, we don't need him in Stamford bridge
yes we need him
Posabekn
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why is Kante not playing in his natural position as a CDM so that Enzo can have that freedom Kante won everything in that position including a world cup why can't coaches see this
MogastyJn
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I didnβt see Mendy in the lineup π‘π‘ Mendy is better than Kepa and itβs a fact if you like it not πππππ₯ π₯ π₯ π₯
paecdekotz
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Enzo is overrated π
true ..he's rubbish.. no initiative during match..
midestivah
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Kepa in Chelsea's post still make the team weak, he's an average goalkeeper
lukbcdelpu
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Thatβs good for Chelsea
jodcdklnos
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love it β€οΈβ€οΈ
TrapperTheo
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Chelsea team is any man can win right now
Juhabsuy
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some good line ups
Juhabsuy
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I was impressed until I saw Kepa
Deyi
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Enzo is overrated π
fruitionbooks
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Don't forget Mendy is better at stopping the goals. Kepa is good with ball play. I will choose mendy over kepa again and again....
FreshieAce
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any new manager coming should work with the players we have already. we got to these mess by bringing in so many players.
Saeciprsyz
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This Poch of guy I have reservation about him , I thought Conte is out of job why can't the board make move in his direction Just thinking though
Janbcekmnp
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He should go back and finish Tottenham, we don't need him in Stamford bridge
we need him.
Elikenji
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I don't see osimhen going to Chelsea
diaatyz
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He should go back and finish Tottenham, we don't need him in Stamford bridge
bluebloods
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We need a new goal keeper fast!!!!
juwcnrtu
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As long as you donβt use a false striker
SamiCamironezi
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I was impressed until I saw Kepa
danriwbik
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First Formation could be more suitable for us than the second, moreover Mount is leaving (which I don't wish)
juwcnrtu
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Thats a good and dangerous line up ever
Vohaceilop
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Pochettino is the right choice for Chelsea, Luis the best fit for this project
Yitaciloty
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Kepa paaaaaaa
SheldonCooper
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For all the billions spent, we'll only get a counter attacking team? Oh I just remembered, it's only Poch.
shogun7
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osinenhen ain't coming. neither is kane. put our favorite striker there. harvertz