Chelsea New Coach: Premier League Live: Luis Enrique looks like a potential candidate to take the manager job for Chelsea. He is reportedly traveling to West London after impressing in initial talks with the club. He might replace Graham Potter as their new head coach. Julian Nagelsmann’s name was also in the mind of the Chelsea owners but Luis Enrique has emerged as the frontrunner to take the job at Stamford Bridge ahead of season 2023/24. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The Independent reports the 52-year-old is now on his way to London to continue negotiations with the club. He had earlier managed Spain’s national team. Chelsea owners are impressed after having the first meeting with the former Spain manager.
Luis Enrique has arrived in London with representative in order to discuss with Chelsea — can confirm he’s in England right now, as @JijantesFC called 🚨🔵🛩️ #CFC
Luis Enrique, 100% keen on Chelsea job.
ℹ️ Chelsea will also continue talks with Nagelsmann, favourite candidate. pic.twitter.com/BXXMbDILoZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 5, 2023
Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino are also in the plan. We might see a surprise later in the month. However, the chances of seeing Luis Enrique at Stamford Bridge look like a possibility.
The 52-year-old is also working on his English and he has the ability to work with youngsters. He focuses more on attacking football and high intensity during the game.
Chelsea are in the quarterfinals of the Champions League and will face Real Madrid in the last-8. Enrique has experience in the Champions League and won the title with Barcelona in 2014-15.
Luis Enrique worked with the Spanish football team till the 2022 World Cup and he is now a free agent. He shared his thoughts last month regarding his interest in English football. He told Cadena SER: “I would like to try an experience in the Premier League. But I’d only accept an interesting project. I would like to try an experience in the Premier League. But I’d only accept an interesting project.”
After the departure of Graham Potter, the Blues had their first game against Liverpool, and the match ended in a goalless draw. They will now face Wolves on Saturday in Premier League. If everything goes perfectly, Luis Enrique might be the head coach before the game.
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