Chelsea are preparing to name their new manager after the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, whilst Manchester United are undecided on Erik ten Hag.
Only as far back as 2021, Chelsea, who were led by Thomas Tuchel at the time, shocked the world by pulling off a surprise Champions League win over Manchester City.
The 2024 edition of the Champions League final took place on Saturday at Wembley, with Real Madrid beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
Ex-Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was working for UK television and doing punditry work ahead of his expected move to Fenerbahce where he will become their new manager.
When Pochettino left in a surprising fashion, there were some calling for the return of Mourinho, but it’s pretty obvious that the powers that be at Stamford Bridge wouldn’t be able to handle him.
Meanwhile, over at Old Trafford. After a season that saw ten Hag produce Manchester United’s worst-ever league campaign in over three decades, he made amends by winning the FA Cup.
Mourinho was asked about the goings-on at Chelsea and Manchester United because it’s not exactly been the elite level they have been used to.
But in typical Mourinho style, he stated that Pep Guardiola ‘laughs at the mess’ of these clubs, as he told TNT Sports.
Pep Guardiola laughing at Chelsea and Manchester United
“I have no idea,” responded Mourinho with a motionless look on his face when asked about Chelsea. “I have no idea. Tottenham, I have an idea.
“This is Tottenham. Always fighting to be fourth, which would be amazing between the fourth, fifth and sixth. Next season Europa League. Of course, they can win it. They look stable and they are investing more. Amazing club. Amazing facilities. Such a beautiful stadium. You can feel it. Chelsea, I really don’t know.
On Man United: “A little improvement, but more of the same. I think Pep (Guardiola) laughs at the mess of the other clubs.”
Enzo Maresca set to become the new Chelsea manager
The Italian is being brought in because he will accept the orders of those who are at the top more than that experienced coach.
Conor Gallagher is a key player for Chelsea, but it seems as though he will be heading for the exit door this summer.
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Sources have told HITC that Tottenham are planning a double transfer raid of Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah.
Pochettino didn’t deliver Champions League football. You have to question, if Maresca also falls below that line. Does that mean he is booted out by the end of the season?
Going by what the owners have done so far, the answer to that would be yes. And if that happens, then it just creates more instability.
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