As reported by South America via Sport Witness, former River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo is set to join Chelsea.
The report adds:
"The story was made by Brazilian media UOL, and written by Tales Torraga, a journalist who lives in Argentina and specializes in Argentine football.
"The article talks about what he knows about the future of former River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo, who has recently been linked with Chelsea, Flamengo and Paris Saint Germain.
“The first thing we say is that the coach is not taking on a new position before the summer. He is enjoying his free time in Buenos Aires and will not rush to find a new job after more than 8 years at the old club. "According to information from Torraga, Gallardo is indeed 'very close' to joining Chelsea. In order for him to accept the possibility, he has 'been given the green light' from Enzo Fernandez, whom he manages at River Plate and who he "actually likes." a father".
“The coach turned down offers from South America because he did not believe there were new challenges there and saw Chelsea as a great gateway to European football.
"UOL claims Gallardo is an avid Premier League fan and even thought about moving to the US during his sabbatical year to study English, but he ended up choosing to stay in Buenos Aires with his friends. right away.
"A few days ago, the Argentine newspaper Olé also claimed that the coach was on Chelsea's list, despite being considered an underdog."
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When Pep Guardiola was hired by Manchester City in 2016, many expected the two-time Champions League-winning manager to lead The Citizens to the promised land.
Domestic supremacy occurred under Guardiola, and although City have long been considered the best team in Europe, continental glory continues to elude them.
Guardiola's spell, as great as it is, won't be complete until he leads City to the Champions League.
The club's history with Europe's premier club competition isn't particularly long, but it's been a painful one nonetheless.
Contrary to popular belief, City's first appearance in Europe's top club competition did not come in his 2011/12 debut season with Roberto Mancini. Their first appearance was in the 1968/69 season, when only the champions of Europe's major leagues qualified for the European Cup. Man City unexpectedly won the Division 1 title in 1967/68 under Joe Mercer, only to be eliminated in the first round of the Champions League a season later by Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
City have long struggled in the Champions League, and no defeat has left a deeper impression than the 2021 final at Porto. Guardiola's side overcame Borussia Dortmund and superstar PSG side to advance to the club's second European final, where they faced domestic rivals Chelsea.
Many expected this to be the crowning achievement of Man City under Guardiola, but they were completely thwarted by Thomas Tuchel's Les Bleus. Guardiola's decision not to use an established midfielder was an odd one and it proved costly as Chelsea overcame City to score the only goal of the game just before half-time.
Man City after defeat to Porto reached the semi-finals last season, but they succumbed to Real Madrid's magical aura in the second leg knockout after taking the lead for so long.
This is the second time The Citizens have reached the last four before being defeated by Los Blancos. Manuel Pellegrini led the Sky Blues to the semi-finals of the 2015/16 season before being beaten with two feet by the then-champions.
Season
Manager
round eliminated
1968/69
Joe Mercer
First round
2011/12
Roberto Mancini
Group stage
2012/13
Roberto Mancini
Group stage
2013/14
Manuel Pellegrini
round 16
2014/15
Manuel Pellegrini
round 16
2015/16
Manuel Pellegrini
semifinal
2016/17
PepGuardiola
round 16
2017/18
PepGuardiola
Quarterfinals
2018/19
PepGuardiola
Quarterfinals
2019/20
PepGuardiola
Quarterfinals
2020/21
PepGuardiola
Final
22/2021
PepGuardiola
semifinal
Pffff. How do you answer this question? Well, try to break it. Before Guardiola arrived, Man City had never been considered a good candidate to progress in the Champions League.
They were repeatedly eliminated in the group stage under Roberto Mancini before being twice beaten by Barcelona in the round of 16. The first time they reached the semi-finals was in the 2015/16 season, but a Fernando's own goal was enough for Real. Madrid into the final. Guardiola's reign began in the 2016/17 season when Man City went through a transition year. So they were knocked out by an exhilarating young Monaco in the round of 16 after collapsing in the second leg away.
Since the 2017/18 season, a multitude of factors have influenced City's European tours. They succumbed to the atmosphere at Anfield on 17/18, VAR locked them up a season later against Tottenham before puzzlingly losing to Lyon in the quarter-finals during the Covid-19 affected 2019/20 season. .
Guardiola chose to change course for the one-legged situation, perhaps thinking too much about a significantly inferior opponent, and Man City's ability to control the ball was affected. An error-laden performance ended in a 3-1 loss. The Man City boss' approach was then less than optimal in the 2021 final before Real beat The Citizens in last season's semi-finals.
There's not just one reason Man City haven't won the Champions League yet, but the combination. imposing atmosphere,
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