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After being let go by the club following a one-year stint, Mauricio Pochettino could be set for a sensational return to Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino's tenure at Chelsea may have ended abruptly, but his return to Stamford Bridge is imminent with the Argentine manager set to grace his old stomping ground just 19 days after the announcement of his departure.
Pochettino set for awkward Soccer Aid return
Pochettino finds himself facing an uncomfortable reunion with the Stamford Bridge faithful, after his exit from the club, which was labeled as a 'mutual agreement,' midway through his contracted term left unfinished business among supporters, worsened by the fact that he left without a proper goodbye.
Despite his recent exit, Pochettino is slated to make a swift return to the Chelsea grounds as he is scheduled to manage the 'World XI' team at Soccer Aid, to be held at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, June 9. With a significant contingent of Chelsea fans expected to attend, drawn by the prospect of witnessing former stars like Eden Hazard and Frank Lampard, Pochettino's faces an awkward experience with Blues’fans who still have a bone to pick with him.
Pochettino’s Chelsea spell
Pochettino's managerial spell at Chelsea was marred by strained relations with sections of the fanbase, stemming partly from his previous association with rival club Tottenham Hotspur and the sub-par results in his one season in charge of the Blues.
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He could only manage a sixth-place finish with Chelsea as well as reaching the final of the EFL Cup and the semifinal of the FA Cup, managing to win neither as the Blues finished without a significant trophy.
The former Tottenham manager will now be focused on future endeavours, starting with the Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge.
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