Why the timing is right for Pochettino and Chelsea
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 27 April 2023
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea writers Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey and Jack Pitt-Brooke, our Tottenham correspondent.
The panel discussed how Mauricio Pochettino has become firm favourite to be that man as the new permanent Chelsea manager & why the timing couldn’t be better for all parties involved.
Also how Chelsea's dismal form puts Pochettino in a position of strength, why the state of the squad could suit his skills and how his Spurs links will be a hindrance if things don't start well.Â
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| 0:00.0 | So after going down 2-0 against Brentford last night, it's now five defeats from 5 for Frank Lampard as the temporary Chelsea boss. |
| 0:12.3 | Change is desperately needed to find a new plan and a new direction. |
| 0:16.7 | Coming up, Wimerichio Pocetino is now the firm favourite to bring that change as the new permanent Chelsea manager and why the timing couldn't be better. |
| 0:25.3 | I'm Ian Irving and this is the Athletic Football Podcast. |
| 0:28.8 | The bees are buzzing. |
| 0:31.1 | It's a chilling feeling for Chelsea once again. |
| 0:36.0 | We go two behind at home. |
| 0:39.3 | This club's been through many, many, many good moments in recent times. |
| 0:44.0 | And at this moment, it's tough. |
| 0:45.5 | And we'd love a magic wand, a magic moment. |
| 0:50.4 | Maritia Pochitinio. |
| 0:51.7 | And his appointment at Chelsea is edging closer. |
| 0:56.1 | He could be formally announced in the next week. |
| 0:59.9 | To be in the last year, |
| 1:05.5 | oh they've done it! |
| 1:07.0 | I cannot believe it! |
| 1:09.4 | Lucas Mora with the last kick of the game! |
| 1:13.9 | To be in the last level, like a club, you need more effort, you need more quality. |
| 1:19.0 | You need increase your capacity of commitment. |
| 1:24.7 | Everything you need to increase if you want to play in the last level |
| 1:28.5 | and want to be one of the best team on the world, |
| 1:31.8 | or the best club in the world. |
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