Eden Hazard makes amusing suggestion on who should be Chelsea's next boss following Mauricio Pochettino's departure
Eden Hazard has expressed his sadness at Mauricio Pochettino's departure but joked that he knows the ideal man to replace him.
The Argentine boss left Chelsea by mutual agreement after the end of the Premier League season, where he took the club to sixth place in the table.
While manchester unitedFA Cup victory means Blues will play in Europe Conference League the next season, it was seen as a good end to the season for a team that had been struggling in the bottom half.
Speaking to talkSPORT about Pochettino's departure while at the Rey's World Cup in Mexico, Hazard said: “To be fair, I was a bit sad. I think he did a great job.
“I know that people want Chelsea be in the top four, but it's just a transition season.
“He is a great coach, I wish him good luck and let's see who will be there in the future.”
Hazard is a real fan favorite at Stamford Bridge after playing more than 350 times and scoring 110 goals in a period which saw Chelsea win two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues and an FA Cup.
Having worked under bosses like Jose MourinhoAntonio Conte and Mauricio SarriThe former Belgian star knows what it takes to succeed as a coach in west London.
Hazard was asked about who he would like to see in charge of the Blues, with Former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi on the club's short list. to take on the role.
When asked if De Zerbi would be a good option, Hazard replied: “Maybe.”
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He then joked: “I also have my friend in Como, he can be the first manager,” with a cheeky wink as he jokingly talked about his friend and former Chelsea teammate. Cesc Fabregas.
Fábregas has worked as assistant manager of the Italian team and has played a key role in helping them achieve promotion to Serie A.
While Hazard's endorsement of the Chelsea job was lighthearted, Fabregas will be hoping to make a good impression in the Italian top flight as he looks to carve out a managerial career at the highest level.
