Chelsea reportedly eyes De Zerbi, Sporting Lisbon’s Amorim as potential replacements for Pochettino

Chelsea have reportedly drawn up a two-man shortlist to potentially replace under-fire manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The list contains Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi.

Pochettino, in his first season at Stamford Bridge, has faced criticism for Chelsea’s lack of progress despite significant investment.

The recent loss to a weakened Liverpool side in the Carabao Cup final further added to the pressure on the Argentine.

Meanwhile, 39-year-old Sporting Lisbon’s Amorim, has emerged as a top candidate, having won the Portuguese league in 2021 and currently leading the title race this season.

Chelsea face competition from Liverpool for Amorim, who is also seen as a potential successor to Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

On the other hand, Brighton’s De Zerbi, is also under consideration.

The 44-year-old has impressed with Brighton, guiding them to a sixth-place finish last season and qualification for the Europa League.

Chelsea’s interest in De Zerbi comes after the club’s previous raid on Brighton, which saw them appoint Graham Potter as head coach in 2022.

Despite mixed success with Brighton’s players at Chelsea, the club is considering De Zerbi as a potential candidate to replace Pochettino.