Chelsea drawing up list of replacements for Mauricio Pochettino after Liverpool loss

The 0-1 loss of Chelsea FC to Liverpool could be the last straw for the Blues' fans, as pressure is mounting and Mauricio Pochettino's tenure at the club appears to be coming to an early conclusion.

According to Mail Sport (h/t Sun), Todd Boehly and Co. are now exploring alternatives to Pochettino. Sporting CP's Ruben Amorim is among the managers being considered as a replacement for the Argentine manager at Stamford Bridge.

Sporting CP are currently two points behind table-toppers SL Benfica but have a game in hand. The 39-year-old's work at the club appears to be appreciated by the Blues board, and he is highly regarded as one of the top young managers in Europe today.

Chelsea are facing considerable challenges, and while winning the Carabao Cup final could have been viewed as significant progress under Pochettino, the loss to Liverpool has cast further doubt on his future at the club.

Beyond the result, the manner of the defeat also raises questions about whether Pochettino has what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Adding to his troubles, securing a top-four finish seems daunting as Chelsea are currently 17 points behind fourth-place Aston Villa.

Chelsea will have another opportunity to win a domestic cup competition as they are still in the FA Cup and will face Leeds United in the fifth round this week.

Is a change in management necessary after the events of last season? Ending our relationship with Pochettino mid-season is unlikely to bring significant changes and may worsen the club's precarious situation.

It is crucial to give the 51-year-old a full season to showcase his capabilities and assess our progress. If there are no noticeable signs of improvement by the end of the season, then we can consider the need for managerial changes.

Will Amorim be a suitable fit? Any manager taking charge of this youthful Chelsea side will face the challenge of managing a squad that lacks organization, experience, and consistency.

The Portuguese manager prefers a system with three defenders at the back, tasked with covering wide defensive areas, alongside wide wingbacks and a specific double pivot in midfield.

If he becomes our manager next season, he will face a formidable challenge. Pochettino should be under significant pressure now, as Chelsea supporters are used to rapid success and may not be patient during a rebuilding phase.

The management and fans are aligned, and it remains to be seen how long they will tolerate before making a change.

Chelsea hire latest consultant to lead new culture and history project at club

Owen Eastwood, known as a "Performance Coach," has a diverse clientele, having worked with various entities such as the England national football team, the European Ryder Cup Team, the Command Group of NATO, and the Royal Ballet School over the years.

Eastwood's latest endeavor, which is already underway, involves assisting Chelsea Football Club in blending its rich history with its current and future identity.

According to BNN, this is an ambitious initiative aimed at integrating the club's prestigious past into the fabric of both Stamford Bridge and the Cobham training grounds. However, this isn't merely about celebrating past successes; it's about creating a stronger, more cohesive identity that utilizes diversity as a competitive advantage.

In essence, this project aims to familiarize newcomers with Chelsea's culture and history, similar to an introductory session on the first day of a new job that you may want to skip. Nevertheless, there is a prevailing narrative suggesting that the club's "Culture," whatever that may entail, has been fading in recent years. Perhaps through this initiative, we can unearth and understand our club's true essence, as future anthropologists might explore and learn about our ancestors' lives.

Eastwood previously collaborated with Bryce Kavanagh, recently appointed Head of Performance for Chelsea, on a similar endeavor with the England national team. In this project, they introduced what they referred to as "legacy numbers," which aimed to "illustrate the players' significance within the history of England's international football."

This involved understanding the players who had previously worn their shirt number, being assigned a predecessor's number, and even writing letters to them. While this approach may not appeal to everyone, it was reportedly well-received by the England players. It's uncertain what the specifics of the Chelsea project will be, but Eastwood has a clear understanding of how culture is shaped and nurtured within an organization.