As Chelsea’s manager, GRAHAM POTTER is under mounting pressure.
The former Brighton manager has presided over a depressing string of performances lately.
Due to the terrible period, the Blues have been eliminated from both domestic competitions following yesterday’s 4-0 loss at Manchester City.
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Additionally, Potter has had the worst start to 11 Premier League games of any Chelsea manager in the last 30 years.
After the City humiliation, Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf declared “enough is enough” and demanded Potter’s dismissal.
While away, Thomas Tuchel’s name was chanted by supporters.
Pep Guardiola, the manager of the city, urged Potter to be given more time at Stamford Bridge to do it right.
But given that vultures are already circling the 47-year-old, let’s take a look at the five people Betfair believe are most likely to succeed him.
MAURICIO POCHETTINO
After departing PSG at the end of last season, the former Tottenham manager is the betting favorite to follow Potter.
The 50-year-old Pochettino oversaw several tense clashes with the Blues when in charge of Spurs, so a union with the Stamford Bridge team might make both fan groups nervous.
ZINEDINE ZIDANE
Didier Deschamps’ contract with the French Federation was extended to 2026, despite Zinedine Zidane appearing to be waiting for the France position.
Due to the fact that Zizou has been unemployed since leaving Real Madrid at the conclusion of the 2020–21 season, this may pave the way for a return to club management.
DIEGO SIMEONE
Atletico Madrid boss has been at the helm of the Spanish club since 2011, and is reportedly the highest paid coach in the world on £36.2m a year.
Although Simeone, 52, has an impressive résumé, the young Chelsea team may not be the best match for him.
THOMAS TUCHEL
Never go back, they say, but Chelsea supporters in the away section against Man City yesterday seemed to long for previous manager Tuchel.
When he was fired in September, the German spoke of his devastation. But would Todd Boehly really swallow his pride to bring him back?
BRENDAN RODGERS
The Leicester boss has obvious history with the Blues, having managed their reserves during 2006 and 2008.
His stock fell a little after the Foxes’ poor start to the season, but the Northern Irishman remains a well respected coach.