Though discussions were held with the former Bayern Munich boss, he was not the preferred candidate and never considered the favorite for the job.
Senior figures at Chelsea were not convinced that Nagelsmann was the right man for the job
Chelsea Football Club has ruled out Julian Nagelsmann as their next permanent manager. Though discussions were held with the former Bayern Munich boss, he was not the preferred candidate and never considered the favorite for the job. Chelsea had concerns regarding Nagelsmann’s age and lack of experience in English football, and there was also a feeling that he was not ready to compete with other candidates for the position.
Following the sacking of Graham Potter, Nagelsmann had been considered, but senior figures at Chelsea were not convinced that he was the right man for the job. Furthermore, Nagelsmann had his own reservations about the role and sensed that the club’s varied shortlist reflected a lack of clarity regarding the direction they wanted to take. As a manager, Nagelsmann feels that it’s vital to work for a club that believes in his methods and appeals to him, where the structure is clear, and there are not too many people with different opinions that take him in different directions.
Chelsea has had initial discussions with Pochettino over the job
Chelsea has removed Luis Enrique from their shortlist, but discussions with former Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has been approached twice before, have been hugely positive. Vincent Kompany, who led Burnley to automatic promotion from the Championship in his first season, has also emerged as a target. Chelsea has had initial discussions with Pochettino over the job, and the club has been admirers of him in the past. Pochettino will evaluate his options in the summer as he prepares for the right opportunity. Pochettino has been approached by Real Madrid twice before and has also declined several offers in recent months from clubs in various European leagues.
According to Neville, Pochettino is the right man to take over on a permanent basis at Stamford Bridge
Gary Neville has said that Pochettino is the right man to take over on a permanent basis at Stamford Bridge, given the profile of players Chelsea has signed. “Based on what Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has said, Chelsea has done their spending for the next three years – apart from signing a centre forward,” Neville said on Monday Night Football earlier this month. “If they appoint Zinedine Zidane, Luis Enrique, or Diego Simeone, they’re going to want to have another £300m as they won’t like some of the players they’ve previously signed.”
Currently, Frank Lampard is in charge of Chelsea on a temporary basis until the end of the season after replacing Bruno Saltor, who had one game in the dugout following Potter’s sacking. Chelsea is currently in 11th place in the Premier League table and was eliminated from the Champions League in the quarter-finals with a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid.
In conclusion, while Nagelsmann was not considered the right man for the job, Chelsea has continued to search for a permanent manager that will lead them to success. Pochettino and Kompany are among the candidates being considered, and Chelsea’s decision will depend on who they feel is the best fit for the job. With the club’s future at stake, the decision must be made carefully to ensure a successful future.