Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to create a similar dynasty to the one he left at Tottenham when he officially becomes Chelsea manager on July 1. For several seasons, the Spurs team Pochettino created were feared in the Premier League as the Argentine helped the club become regular Champions League participants.
A trophy ultimately alluded him during his five-and-a-half years at the club despite a Carabao Cup final appearance and a painful Champions League final loss to Liverpool. In west London, Pochettino will certainly be hoping that is not repeated, but before the thought of trophies can occupy his mind, in the short-term, he has several problems that need dealing with.
Firstly, a significant squad clearout is a clear priority with 32 players listed as first-team stars on Chelsea's official website. Denis Zakaria, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Joao Felix due to the expiration of contracts and loan spells are expected to depart, while Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Hakim Ziyech, Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cesar Azpilicueta, Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could all be sold.
