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Chelsea legend reveals what Mauricio Pochettino was like as a player amid 'warrior' claim

Frank Leboeuf has revealed what it was like play against Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the Argentine's prospective appointment as next Chelsea manager. The 51-year-old has been leading the race to fill the vacant head coach position at Stamford Bridge for a while now, and he's expected to be unveiled as such.

football.london understands that Pochettino has agreed a deal to take the helm in west London at the end of the season. After weeks of positive talks, the two parties finally reached an agreement following the Blues' draw with Nottingham Forest last weekend.

The 51-year-old is expected to be in London this week to put pen to paper on a three-year deal. And, with Chelsea supporters desperate for as much insight as possible on Pochettino, Leboeuf has explained what the Argentine was like as a player back in his heyday.

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