Chelsea could be forced into Mauricio Pochettino decision after Liverpool suffer blow

Chelsea could be watching the situation in Liverpool’s managerial hunt very closely, with it having a possible impact on the decisions being made at Stamford Bridge.

The Reds are on the hunt for somebody to take over from Jurgen Klopp after the German announced that he was stepping down at the end of the season. Former midfielder Xabi Alonso was quickly instilled as the favourite to take over.

His success in just his second season with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen has caught the eye. His team are still unbeaten this season and is closing in on a shock title ahead of Bayern Munich.

But Liverpool were dealt a blow this week when the manager confirmed that he would be staying with the German club for at least another season. The club will now move on to other targets, and this is where Chelsea could be impacted.

Two of the names to be prominently linked with a move to Anfield are Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim and Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi.Chelsea have also been credited with interest in the two managers amid their struggles under Mauricio Pochettino this season.

The Blues sit in 11th place in thePremier League table and face an uphill battle if they wish to play European football next season. They take on relegation-threatened Burnley at Stamford Bridge this afternoon (Saturday) as they look to make it three wins in a row in all competitions.

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If Chelsea continue their underwhelming season, then it could leave Todd Boehly with a decision to make over the future of Pochettino. Some fans have already made their feelings clear with chants from