Chelsea 'identify two possible replacements for Mauricio Pochettino'
Blues co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital only appointed the Argentine last year, but on just a two-year deal with the option of a third.
Pochettino's opening campaign has been mixed thus far, with Chelsea reaching an EFL Cup final but currently sitting down in 11th position in the Premier League standings.
Although the FA Cup remains a possible route into Europe for 2024-25, progressing through to the quarter-finals is not enough to prevent ongoing speculation regarding his future.
The general consensus is that Boehly and Clearlake will not act until the end of the season at the earliest, recognising that more upheaval for a young squad could be counter-productive at this stage.
Nevertheless, according to The Guardian, Brighton & Hove Albion head coach De Zerbi and Sporting Lisbon boss Amorim have each emerged as candidates to replace Pochettino.
Both men are also been linked with a wide array of other roles, particularly Liverpool at a time when Jurgen Klopp is preparing to depart his role at Anfield.
While Brighton have not necessarily progressed in the Premier League under De Zerbi this season, the Italian has guided the Seagulls to the last 16 of the Europa League.
Continuing to develop a young squad at the Amex Stadium, De Zerbi now has 35 wins from his 76 games in charge, losing 22, but Brighton are currently ninth in England's top flight, as opposed to their sixth-placed finish in 2022-23.
With regards to Amorim, it only appears a matter of time before he makes the move to one of European football's biggest clubs, already having one Primeira Liga title under his belt and Sporting
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