Chelsea 'make contact' with Girona boss Michel to replace Mauricio Pochettino | 8894B19 | 2024-03-11 16:08:01
Strain continues to build on Mauricio Pochettino amid claims in Spain that Chelsea's hierarchy have made an 'necessary supply' to Girona boss Michel.
The west Londoners have endured one other disappointing campaign and are presently in 11th place in the Premier League desk ahead of Monday night time's house clash towards Newcastle – who're 4 points higher off in 10th place.
This seems like a crunch week for Pochettino, with the aspect also hosting Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-final, and two defeats might prove to be terminal for the Argentine.
Quite a lot of supporters have already turned on the supervisor and there have even been chants for Jose Mourinho to return.
Now it seems Chelsea's hierarchy can also be having vital doubts about Pochettino, with Spanish newspaper AS reporting that they've made contact with Girona's Michel.
The 48-year-old coach has overseen a superb marketing campaign enjoying sparkling, attacking football and until just lately was prime of La Liga, although they have fallen behind Actual Madrid in current weeks.
After three defeats of their final five outings, Girona at the moment are seven points adrift of Real with 10 matches to go – but Michel has still gained plenty of admirers for the best way he has orchestrated an unlikely title challenge.
In response to AS's report, Chelsea are huge fans of Michel and have tried to gazump rival suitors by making an early play for him.
The west Londoners are 'by no means glad' with Pochettino and a number of other high-profile figures even travelled to Spain lately to convey to Michel first-hand their want to have him within the Stamford Bridge dugout next season.
Nevertheless, the previous Rayo Vallecano midfielder is considered unconvinced by the proposal and is keen to continue at Girona for an additional season, particularly if they've Champions League soccer wrapped up.
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Chelsea aren't the one club occupied with Michel both, with Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona – who all want a brand new supervisor for next season – all linked with him.
Talking about his future at the finish of last month, Michel reaffirmed his commitment to Girona, saying: 'I've a contract and I really feel excellent. I feel I'll continue right here. I am convinced.'
AS have also instructed that Michel's long-term plan is to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester Metropolis when his compatriot ultimately decides to go away the Etihad, and he's already part of the family provided that Girona are owned by the Metropolis Group.
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