The 2023/24 season was a frustrating season for Chelsea. Chelsea are seventh in the table with 54 points and have lost 11 of the 35 games they have played.
The Blues also remain trophyless this season, having suffered defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool in February before losing to Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
After such a disappointing tenure, it is understandable that questions are being asked about manager Mauricio Pochettino’s future, as the club’s position in the league does not reflect the £400 million spent over the last 12 months.
It’s a tough situation to put together a bunch of new players and expect immediate success, but owner Todd Boehly expects progress after such heavy spending.
Despite impressive wins against Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in the last week, the signs could already be set for the Argentine as the club look to make a surprise move for one of their former managers this summer.
Chelsea are interested in a surprise move for the former coach
After securing the club’s second Champions League trophy, Thomas Tuchel cemented himself in Chelsea’s history – joining Roberto Di Matteo as the only coach to win the club’s European Cup.
However, he was controversially sacked back in September 2022, and the Blues experienced a rapid decline following the German’s departure – they have been unable to secure European football since he left Stamford Bridge.
Managers such as Graham Potter and Pochettino have tried to fill the void but have failed, with the Blues potentially facing a reunion with their former boss this summer.
The journalist Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that he has two options Following his departure from Bayern Munich, next season is upon us, with Chelsea and Manchester United two possible destinations for the 50-year-old.
Sky Deutschland reporter claims Tuchel is in “Losing contactHe is facing the season with the Red Devils but remains fully focused on finishing the season better with Bayern, with a move back to Stamford Bridge still a possibility.
With Tuchel leaving Munich at the end of the season, Boehly and Co should do everything they can to convince the former coach to return to the club, with the German a clear upgrade on Pochettino.
Why Tuchel would be an upgrade for Pochettino
Although the duo both operate in a traditional 4-2-3-1 system, it is clear from the statistics from the last few seasons that Tuchel would be a better fit for the Blues than their current coach.
Comparing the pair’s points per game in the 2023/24 season, the Bayern Munich coach outscores the Argentine by an average of 2.16 PPG, compared to Poch’s paltry total of just 1.54.
It’s easier to say that the Bundesliga is a lower quality league than the Premier League, but during his time as Blues boss, “crazy” Tuchel, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang called him, also averaged a higher win percentage than the current boss. with his 63%, 13% more than Pochettino – who can only muster 50% in his first season at the club.
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Poch against Tuchel stats in 23/24 and at Chelsea |
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statistics |
Thump |
Tuchel |
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PPG (23/24) |
1.54 |
2.16 |
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Win rate (Chelsea) |
50% |
63% |
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Trophies won (Chelsea) |
0 |
3 |
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Stats via Transfermarkt |
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During his 18-month stay in England, the German also managed to win more trophies despite operating on a much smaller budget than his coaching counterpart, with Tuchel having a major impact on the club despite his relatively short time in London.
Despite sacking him over a year ago, the club must stand up and make a bold call to reinstate Tuchel. His system suits the current player base and subsequently allows the club to push for a return to European football and fight for more trophies after a few years of drought.
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