As the temporary Frank Lampard stop-gap era rapidly nears its end at Stamford Bridge, the Mauricio Pochettino era is now already beckoning on the horizon with the Argentine already supposedly knowing the date he’ll be back in the dugout.
While anxious fans understandably still await official confirmation that the Argentine is taking charge, a deal is all but officially sealed with the former Spurs boss supposedly already liaising with club officials over transfer targets for the 2023/24 season. Positivity over the future beginning with the former Spurs manager’s official confirmation would definitely bode well for club and fans come Sunday afternoon as the Blues make a beeline for Manchester City for a clash that could result in the hosts being crowned Premier League champions for another successive year.
Pochettino will undoubtedly be watching from afar with many currently misfiring stars likely feeling like they would be playing for their futures at the largely unsettled London club. Interim manager Lampard will meanwhile be anxious to end a less-than-desirable second tenure with three positive results, which would be a significant achievement considering that the game against City is followed by clashes with both Manchester United and Newcastle, who would be fighting tenaciously for their places in next season’s premier European contest.
Pochettino is now slated to return to the dugout as the new Soccer Aid World XI manager at Old Trafford in June – only weeks before he officially assumes the reins at Chelsea. He is set to manage a star studded-side including icons like Roberto Carlos, Francesco Totti and Nani.
The 51-year-old Argentine is expected to be appointed as the Blues’ next permanent boss in the coming days, ahead of starting his role on July 1, as the former Spurs and Paris Saint-Germain boss has apparently given his verbal agreement on succeeding Lampard after prolonged negotiations with the club.