Glen Johnson has explained why Mauricio Pochettino would be a great appointment as Chelsea's next permanent manager. Following the sacking of Graham Potter, co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were set to take their time over the next managerial arrival and after extensive meetings and narrowed down shortlists, Pochettino emerged as the firm favourite.
Positive talks have been held between the two parties and, despite his Tottenham links, Pochettino is open to the move, football.london understands. Other candidates are still being lightly considered with Vincent Kompany and Ange Postecoglou each having their admirers in west London.
During his five-and-a-half-year spell across the capital, Pochettino revolutionised the play style at Spurs guiding them to successive top-four finishes and a Champions League final in 2019. Ultimately, his team were beaten by Liverpool, but the Argentine has proven he can be successful with a young squad that was underperforming prior to his arrival.
