The Athletic has published a six-man shortlist of candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea.

The Athletic has published a six-man shortlist of candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea.

The Athletic has just released their six-man shortlist for candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea’s new manager. Pochettino’s contract was mutually terminated yesterday, prompting Chelsea to search for a new head coach ahead of a busy transfer period and pre-season.

According to The Athletic, the shortlist includes:

– Kieran McKenna

– Enzo Maresca

– Thomas Frank

– Sebastian Hoeness (challenging)

– Vincent Kompany (unlikely)

– Roberto De Zerbi (unlikely, but not ruled out)

Chelsea appears to be seeking a young, progressive manager willing to embrace the current project at the club. However, this list may not inspire Chelsea fans due to the candidates’ lack of extensive experience and pedigree.

Some of the names are intriguing, such as Hoeness, who has performed well at Stuttgart but remains unproven and risky. With Pochettino’s departure, Chelsea can only look forward, and perhaps one of these candidates will emerge as a significant figure in football coaching. Only time will tell.