Chelsea next manager list: Jose Mourinho top the candidates list to replace Pochettino-Chelsea next manager list: Jose Mourinho top the candidates list to replace Pochettino.
Jose Mourinho emerges as a leading contender for the managerial role at Chelsea amid mounting pressure on Mauricio Pochettino. The team’s recent 4-2 defeat against Wolves marked their tenth Premier League loss this season, relegating them to 11th place, closer to the relegation zone than the top four. Stamford Bridge witnessed discontent from fans, who resorted to chanting the names of owner Roman Abramovich and former manager Jose Mourinho during the match.
Pochettino faces increasing scrutiny about his future at Chelsea following the disappointing performance, extending apologies to the fans. Amid speculation, BonusCodeBets released updated odds on potential successors. Girona’s head coach, Michel Sanchez, leads the odds at 6/4, despite his team trailing Real Madrid in La Liga.
Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton’s manager, emerges as the second favorite at 3/1, with interest from Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure. Mourinho, now available after his dismissal from Roma, is priced at 4/1 for a possible return to Chelsea.
Xabi Alonso presents a challenging decision for Chelsea’s hierarchy, leading Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga campaign. He stands at 5/1 for the Chelsea role. Zinedine Zidane, available since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, follows at 6/1.
Xavi, set to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, is priced at 8/1 for the Chelsea job. Ruben Amorim, recruited from Sporting last year, completes the list at 10/1.
