Chelsea Have Reportedly Singled Out Simone Inzaghi As A Potential Replacement For Mauricio Pochettino

Chelsea Have Reportedly Singled Out Simone Inzaghi As A Potential Replacement For Mauricio Pochettino

Reports suggest that Chelsea have shown interest in Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi. Last summer, Chelsea’s management granted a two-year contract to Mauricio Pochettino, with the option of extending it for a third year.

Despite ongoing speculation about Pochettino’s future during his tenure, Chelsea have hinted at the potential for progress under the Argentine.

Despite currently occupying 11th place in the Premier League, Chelsea are enjoying a four-game unbeaten streak in the top flight. Additionally, they have reached the final of the EFL Cup and the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Whether these achievements will persuade the decision-makers to continue supporting Pochettino remains uncertain, and any verdict is likely to be deferred until the conclusion of the season.

However, speculation surrounding potential candidates for the Stamford Bridge managerial position is anticipated to persist, particularly as further personnel changes are expected in the summer.

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea may seek to lure Inzaghi away from his successful stint at Inter.

Inzaghi has amassed 99 victories out of 149 matches in charge, securing two Coppa Italia trophies and leading Inter to the 2023 Champions League final, where they were defeated by Manchester City.

Securing his first Serie A title appears to be a mere formality, as Inter currently holds a commanding 14-point lead at the top of the table with just nine matches remaining.

Such a remarkable accomplishment may motivate the 47-year-old to prolong his tenure at San Siro, with the report acknowledging the potential difficulty of persuading the former striker to depart from his current position.

Inzaghi has dedicated his entire playing and managerial career to Italy, and discussions are reportedly already underway to extend his contract beyond 2025.

It’s plausible that Inzaghi could commit his future to Inter before the conclusion of the current season, thereby dashing any hopes that Chelsea or other clubs may have of securing his services.

Recently, there have been suggestions that Chelsea are contemplating alternatives to Pochettino, including Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon and Roberto De Zerbi of Brighton & Hove Albion.