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Reports suggested that Julian Nagelsmann had left Chelsea when he became impatient with the process, but it is now reported that the club itself turned it down when faced with negotiations.
Nagelsmann is the favorite for the permanent vacancy at Stamford Bridge, along with Luis Enrique, but both candidates are now thought to be out of date.
It is thought that Chelsea are afraid that Enrique has not managed a club team since 2017, when he left Barcelona, ??but Fabrizio Romano has reported that it was Nagelsmann who decided to end negotiations with Mr. Premier League club.
“Luis Enrique is no longer the new Chelsea manager – no change. It was decided on the club's side," said Romano. “Mauricio Pochettino remains the favorite candidate as revealed on Friday following Julian Nagelsmann's change of position. I'll have more to follow about Poch soon.
"With Nagelsmann, time doesn't help. Chelsea wants to spend more time and talk with other candidates; Nagelsmann expects quicker negotiations. In addition, some important points about vision and Future projects have not been agreed. "Therefore, Nagelsmann decided to leave the negotiations, although it is also fair to say that the selection of Chelsea was never done or 100% completed."
But this report contradicts claims made by Football Insider, who say it was Chelsea who decided to drop Nagelsmann due to concerns about his ability to handle big players.
The report states:
"A reliable source has revealed that Chelsea have been impressed with Nagelsmann's technical qualities, ideas and modern approach. But after speaking to respected football figures, the Londoner has said. expressed concern about his difficulties connecting with other players.
The German coach's parting with club captain Manuel Neuer during his time with Bayern Munich has been cited as an example.
As is the case with Bayern, the Chelsea team is full of star names, and the club's hierarchy is all the more attracted to Pochettino for this reason, who is said to have a good relationship with excellent players. during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. .
And The Guardian claims that "the move to Pochettino has been well received in the Chelsea dressing room, with the players positive and excited about his potential appointment". The England players are aware of the praise from Tottenham's stars about the Argentine and 'there is recognition within the team for his coaching skills, as well as his reputation as a manager. good manager and a good motivator' .
The report continues:
"Pochettino is also considered a coach with a record and experience, having also led Paris Saint-Germain, worthy of Chelsea by some of the most experienced and successful members of the club's squad. "
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