Mauricio Pochettino is currently facing a challenging task at Chelsea, with the responsibility of satisfying owner Todd Boehly’s expectations. Achieving positive results is a given requirement, but the situation is complicated by the owners’ involvement in training and operational decisions, which could potentially lead to issues down the line.
Recent reports from The Telegraph indicate that Brentford’s set-piece specialist, Bernardo Cueva, is set to join Chelsea at the beginning of the 2024/25 season. However, Pochettino seems to have reservations about this appointment, as he has previously expressed satisfaction with his existing coaching team and a lack of necessity for additional set-piece experts
Chelsea still has the opportunity to claim the FA Cup and secure a spot in European competitions through their league performance, although these outcomes are not certain. Given Chelsea’s less-than-stellar performance throughout much of the season, the decision to bring in Cueva might suggest that Boehly is considering a change in management after the current season concludes.
If there were any intentions to provide Pochettino with another season to turn things around, the recent developments clearly indicate who has the ultimate influence over the team’s management decisions.