The Argentine has not been with the Blues for a year yet, and there are already concerns about his future as the team struggles through another season of mid-table performance. Chelsea has started considering potential successors, with De Zerbi being one of the names on their list.

Since his arrival in England, De Zerbi has built a strong reputation, receiving praise for his playing style and leading Brighton into Europe for the first time. Chelsea’s shortlist also includes Ruben Amorim and Hansi Flick.

Amorim has been recognized for his good work at Sporting Lisbon, and Flick, despite leaving Bayern to take charge of Germany, faced challenges and was eventually sacked after a disappointing World Cup performance. Pochettino, who has won less than 50 percent of his games and struggled to make an impact with Chelsea’s young squad, is also under scrutiny.

His previous tenure at a French side resulted in a failure to make progress in the Champions League and his subsequent dismissal. Despite Chelsea’s difficult season, Pochettino has faced few questions about his future in the job.

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