That is the view of many of the club's senior players, who did admire Pochettino.
Per The Athletic, Pochettino's Stamford Bridge departure stunned the first team squad this week.
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However, some were underwhelmed by coaching sessions during the season.
Using both Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo as a midfield pair also raised eyebrows among many in the squad.
Now the club is looking for a new head coach ahead of the 2024/2025 season, with the board having a preference for a younger manager.