Mauricio Pochettino has made a request over Chelsea's transfer business before taking the vacant managerial position, according to reports. The former Tottenham boss appears the favourite to take the position in the dugout at Stamford Bridge next season, succeeding Graham Potter.
Frank Lampard is tasked with guiding the side to the end of the season and placing the foundations for the next manager to take over and succeed. There will be plenty of things the next boss will have to iron out though, with concerns over performances, a lack of goals and the general squad balance.
"There is a balance of the squad to address, everyone can see that," the interim manager told the press after defeat to Brentford. "You're right about what can you do because this has been a problem that predates me coming into this. When there are not so many goals you also have to make sure you've players who can do a tactical job and work for the team.
