Chelsea’s turbulent era under BlueCo ownership has taken another dramatic turn, with the club now searching for their sixth permanent manager since the consortium took charge. The latest casualty is Liam Rosenior, who was relieved of his duties after just three months in charge following a woeful run of results in 2026 that has left fans and pundits questioning the direction at Stamford Bridge.
While Rosenior cannot shoulder all the blame for the club’s struggles this season, his tenure failed to recapture the heights achieved under his predecessor, Enzo Maresca. With the search for stability ongoing, former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a candid reflection on his own time at the club, shedding light on the internal frustrations that ultimately led to his departure.
In a revealing interview with Stick to Football, the Argentine opened up about his disappointment with the Chelsea owners, particularly the likes of Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly. Pochettino expressed that their visions failed to align, and crucially, they did not deliver on promises made regarding squad building.
“Why I think I am disappointed with the internal things is that under our assessment and our vision, it was a normal process, to create something solid for the future,” Pochettino explained. “To assess things and to add quality, but not as quick like the people believed. The pace wasn’t that.”
He highlighted the progress made during his 12-month spell, noting a sixth-place finish secured by winning the last five or six games of the season, alongside reaching the Carabao Cup final and the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. Pochettino believed his side were on an upward trajectory, deserving of more in both cup competitions despite falling short due to experience and fine margins.
“After when things don’t match what was our vision, we said it’s better to split, it’s better not to, and to give the possibility to the club to do what they want to do,” he added.
The comments come as a bombshell amid renewed scrutiny of the ownership group. Pochettino’s sense of disappointment stems primarily from the unfulfilled commitment to allow him the time and resources to construct a squad in line with a long-term, measured plan rather than chasing immediate, unrealistic results. His measured approach clashed with the expectations and pace demanded internally, even as the team showed clear signs of improvement.
This latest revelation only intensifies the spotlight on Eghbali and Boehly as Chelsea navigate yet another managerial transition. The club is in no rush to appoint a permanent successor, with interim boss Calum McFarlane earning praise for steering the side to a 1-0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United.
Speculation is already rife about potential candidates. Xabi Alonso has emerged as a leading contender following his departure from Real Madrid earlier this season. Reports also indicate that Behdad Eghbali favours a move for Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola once the campaign concludes, while other Premier League-experienced names such as Oliver Glasner, Eddie Howe, and Marco Silva remain under consideration.
Pochettino’s honest assessment serves as a timely reminder of the challenges facing Chelsea’s hierarchy. Building sustainably in the Premier League requires patience, alignment, and trust — qualities that appeared to be in short supply during his tenure and continue to be tested in the current instability.
As the Blues look ahead, the question remains whether the next appointment will finally bring the coherence and continuity that has so far eluded them under BlueCo. For now, Pochettino’s words linger as a pointed critique from a manager who felt the weight of mismatched ambitions at one of football’s biggest clubs.