Tuchel eyes sensational Chelsea return with Flick also on Blues’radar to replace Pochettino

Chelsea could be set for the familiar face of Thomas Tuchel as they look to replace outgoing manager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of next season.

Chelsea announced that Argentine manager Pochettino has left the club with immediate effect by mutual consent after only one season in charge of the Blues.

Pochettino led the Blues to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League as well as the final of the EFL Cup and semifinals of the FA Cup but failed to win either, resulting in a disappointing season for Chelsea considering their outlay in the transfer market.

With the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager now gone, Chelsea will be eager to find the ideal replacement, with a former Blues manager back in the mix

After winning the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, Tuchel is a favourite among Blues fans, and could be set for a return to Stamford Bridge after agreeing to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current campaign.

The German manager will face competition for the Chelsea job from another former Bayern Munich manager, Hansi Flick, who led the Bavarians to an iconic treble during his first season in charge of the club.

Flick has reportedly indicated his interest in coaching Chelsea, but would likely be second-favourite to the job thanks to Tuchel’s history with the club.