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Makes sense but you'd think Carrick is still the frontrunner for that job.

FWIW - Kaveh is a 100% bullshitter and a tier 5 reliability source. But the one thing to consider with Cesc is to be in his ear for a future path to being manager here.

If we had a stable couple of years with Maresca and was looking for a change, then I'd be all over Cesc. Unfortunately, the chaos around the club means we need a safer appointment.

75m for someone who hasn't had the best of seasons

Just like we didn't get Luis Enrique or Julian Nagelsmann

I agree the directors are idiots but by all accounts does not speak fluent English, and other than being known as a disciplinarian, I don't see a huge reason from his tactical ideas to make him a contender.

What's the manager that would be a wow signing? Enrique is at PSG till 2027 and might extend. Emery is tied down at Villa. Kompany will not leave Bayern. Can't see a lot of managers who are doing a good job at their current clubs looking to move. Doesn't seem feasible for us to wait for a World Cup bound coach to finish his international assignment either.

This sounds like they're mainly shortlisting coaches with experience handling the league

The league is filled with innovative managers right now and going with Jose, Conte could be disastrous. Last time Jose had a good stint was when he was here 10+ years ago. Tuchel is different because he was at a top club recently and as England manager, is watching plenty of the league and is on terms with the tactical evolution in the league. Also, we don't know if Madrid are considering Jose. We just know that Jose has been pushing. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/former-real-madrid-manager-informs-115000214.html

Will Delap avoid a yellow today?

Joao Pedro was great today. If only he finished off that flowing team move. But it wouldn’t be Chelsea without some heart-in-mouth finish

Sanchez asked to go down there?