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Chelsea’s Crisis: Is Pochettino’s Premier League Return the Silver Lining?

Chelsea’s Current State in the Premier League: A Crisis Awaiting Resolution

In the competitive world of the Premier League, Chelsea are a club that finds itself facing a crisis. Struggling to regain its top-four stature, the club is currently dealing with a conflux of underperforming players and no clear sense of identity.

Renowned football pundit, Mark Goldbridge, elaborated on this situation, saying, “Chelsea are a club that is in such crisis this season.” Looking at Chelsea’s recent run, Goldbridge’s words resonate truthfully. The club’s once unshakeable spot among the traditional top six seems increasingly shaky.

The Prospective Solution: Pochettino

Amid this turmoil, one name has emerged as a potential saviour – Mauricio Pochettino. Known for his successful tenure at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino has built a reputation as a proficient manager capable of leading a team into the top four consistently.

However, Pochettino’s return to the Premier League through Chelsea presents a different challenge. As Goldbridge pointed out, “This is a different world. He [Pochettino] wouldn’t be getting top four with Spurs now.” The Premier League has moved on, and it’s set to be a tough ride for the Argentine strategist.

The Challenges Ahead

Indeed, the task that awaits Pochettino is daunting. Chelsea will need to make significant changes both on and off the pitch. The revamp must start with the team roster, with an overhaul of underperforming players being paramount. But more than that, the Blues require a unity that has seemed lacking in their ranks recently.

Chelsea’s ownership model also poses a challenge, with Goldbridge describing it as “sporadic in a kind sense and chaotic in an honest sense.” The sporadic decision-making and managerial turnovers have likely contributed to Chelsea’s fall from grace, with the stability Pochettino might bring to Stamford Bridge representing a potential remedy.

The Potential Silver Lining

Despite the impending difficulties, there might be a silver lining for Pochettino and Chelsea. With no European football commitments in the upcoming season, Pochettino would have more time for intensive training. Goldbridge affirmed this point, stating, “Pochettino needs as many days on the training ground as he can get.” The manager’s primary goals should be to qualify for the Champions League and, if possible, win a domestic cup.

The absence of European football could also serve as a blessing in disguise, allowing the team to focus on domestic cups and possibly securing a top-four spot. As Goldbridge put it, “Fourth place and a domestic cup would be a fantastic season for Pochettino.”

Next Season: A Crucial Period for Chelsea

The next season will be pivotal for Chelsea. The Blues will need to strike a delicate balance, managing fan expectations and fostering improved performance among their players, all while navigating their possibly chaotic ownership model.

In the worst-case scenario, should Pochettino fail to meet expectations, Chelsea might face a spiralling crisis that could lead to another managerial change. “If it doesn’t work with Pochettino, then Chelsea… will have to be the most vulnerable one,” Goldbridge cautioned.

However, if there’s one thing football has taught us, it’s the art of the unexpected. As a fresh Premier League season looms, it’s up to Chelsea to write their own narrative and prove that their crisis is merely a stepping stone towards renewed glory.