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, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – claimed no one would have expected the Blues to finish sixth, even “five or six weeks” ago.on Tuesday that Pochettino has left the club by mutual consent – just days after the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign.the Argentine disagreed with the club over strategy and was rebuffed in his attempts to become more involved in key decision-making.
The London club finished sixth this term and will play Europa League football next term after an impressive fightback in the second half of the season.Chelsea had initially struggled for form under Pochettino but only Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City have picked up more points in 2024.“I personally think Pochettino finished strong, and it showed what a bit of stability could do.“To finish where they did, no one would have expected that – even five or six weeks ago.
“Stability is the key, and I thought another season with Pochettino would have reaped rewards for them.“They really should’ve supported Pochettino and tried to have a quiet time – and let him get a couple of experienced players through the door. “They’re now going to have a very serious Thursday-Sunday routine next season, and you need experience in that situation.
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