Chelsea’s hierarchy are keen to wrap up their managerial search quickly (Picture: Getty)Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is the fourth ‘mystery’ name on Chelsea’s managerial shortlist as they look to find a successor to Mauricio Pochettino. Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca, who pipped McKenna to top spot in the Championship, is also in the running alongside Brentford’s Thomas Frank. A fourth, previously unknown manager had also made the final shortlist, with some speculation that it could be departing Barcelona boss Xavi or even Como head coach – and ex Chelsea player – Cesc Fabregas. Chelsea’s hierarchy are believed to be keen to bring in a young, forward-thinking, progressive coach and De Zerbi would certainly fit the bill. De Zerbi has worked with several players in the Blues’ squad already, notably club-record signing Moises Caicedo and Mykhailo Mudryk, who he coached at Shakhtar Donetsk.

Source: Metro May 26, 2024 14:37 UTC