Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed his shock and disappointment at the sudden sacking of Mauricio Pochettino by Chelsea. Despite leading Chelsea to a sixth-place finish and securing European football for the next season, Pochettino was let go after just a year in charge.
Howe shared his surprise at the news of Pochettino’s dismissal after a post-season friendly victory against Pochettino’s former club Tottenham in Melbourne. He praised Pochettino as a talented manager who had delivered strong performances regardless of the club he managed in different countries. Howe lamented the loss of a manager’s job in the Premier League, particularly in light of Pochettino’s impressive track record.
Speculations have emerged suggesting that Howe could be a potential candidate for the Chelsea managerial position. Despite Chelsea’s disappointing performances and defeats in the League Cup final and FA Cup semi-final during Pochettino’s tenure, Howe believed that the Argentine coach was doing a commendable job. He acknowledged Chelsea’s strong finish to the season and their ability to secure sixth place ahead of Newcastle.
Pochettino’s dismissal marks the third managerial change at Chelsea since the club was acquired by Todd Boehly’s consortium. Newcastle, on the other hand, are set to conclude their season with a friendly match against an A-League All Stars team in Melbourne. Howe’s comments reflect
