Difference between manager and head coach as Chelsea look to copy Liverpool's Arne Slot model

Chelsea are on the lookout for a replacement for Mauricio Pochettino this summer, following a mutual agreement to part ways with the former Tottenham Hotspur manager on Tuesday evening.

Rumours had been swirling that the Argentine could be leaving the club for most of the season, due to struggles in quickly integrating a number of new players. However, with seven victories from his last ten Premier League matches and European football secured, there was a growing expectation that Pochettino might stay.

This hope was dashed when he departed the club, sparking the search for his successor. While numerous names are being associated with the vacancy, there's also the question of what their job title will be - manager or head coach.

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Many media outlets use both terms interchangeably when discussing the role, but there are subtle differences. For instance, a head coach's responsibilities are solely focused on what happens on the pitch.

Their role is to train the players, select the team, decide on tactics, etc. On the other hand, a manager does all of this while also playing a more active role in recruitment and other off-field matters, which ultimately gives them more authority within the club.

Recently, Liverpool have operated under both models. With Jurgen Klopp at the helm, the Reds had a manager who oversaw each aspect of the football club and had a strong pull when it came to recruitment.

However, new boss Arne Slot is going to be a head coach emulating his job title at Feyenoord. Like FSG, Chelsea's head honcho Todd Boehly seems to favour the head coach approach too, as it maintains a level of consistency within