Chelsea Preparing To Announce New Manager

Chelsea finally won their first game under Lampard as goals from Conor Gallagher, Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix were enough to beat Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

A report from The Atlantic states that after a comprehensive search, led by sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, a final decision is set to be made by Chelsea regarding a new manager being appointed ‘in the days ahead’ and an announcement will follow in due course.

This suggests that confirmation of the next head coach could be announced before the Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, May 13.

Pochettino remains the strong favourite to be appointed at Stamford Bridge after Julian Nagelsmann withdrew from the running and Vincent Kompany signed a new long-term deal to stay at Burnley.

Reports adds that Lampard will stay in his post for Chelsea’s last four Premier League fixtures and collaborate with Stewart, Winstanley and the next manager ahead of that person assuming their role in the summer.

New Telegraph understands that positive talks have been held with Pochettino in recent weeks despite no agreement being reached – yet.

Now that the Blues have mathematically secured their Premier League survival for next season – we could expect to see some more movement regarding a new managerial appointment before the end of May.