On Tuesday 21st May, Chelsea announced the club has parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino. The news came as a shock to many as Chelsea finished the season on a high, winning our last five games of the season to finish in 6th place.

So many fans have wondered why the decision was taken to part ways with Pochettino and several pundits have also bashed Chelsea for the decision.

Here are five reasons why Chelsea parted ways with Pochettino:

1) Misalignment with Club Structure and Strategy:

Mauricio Pochettino’s public statements and private sentiments revealed a disconnect between his vision and the club-imposed structure.

This was particularly evident in his reluctance to work within the framework established by co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, and his criticism of decisions made by the club regarding personnel and tactical strategies.