RAHEEM STERLING hailed Mauricio Pochettino because the chief Chelsea must get them again within the huge time.
Poch’s appointment as boss was formally introduced on Monday after he signed a two-year deal that has the potential of an additional 12 months.
Raheem Sterling is assured Mauricio Pochettino is the suitable man for ChelseaCredit score: AP
Sterling has given three the reason why Poch can shine at Stamford BridgeCredit score: Getty
He inherits a shell-shocked squad which completed a lowly twelfth.
And Sterling stated: “He’ll convey management, he’ll problem gamers bodily and mentally. I really feel he’s going to come back right here and he’s going to have the character that everybody goes to respect.
“That’s what we want, somebody in cost.”
England ahead Sterling solely joined Chelsea final summer season from Manchester Metropolis however the Argentine might be his FOURTH boss after Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.
Sterling advised Arab Information: “From his time earlier than at Tottenham, I heard a dialog about him and he’s the precise particular person we want.”
Pochettino was the Blues’ No 1 selection.
He took Spurs to the Champions League last in 2019 earlier than turning into Paris Saint-Germain boss and profitable the Ligue 1 title and French Cup.
The 51-year-old will report back to Chelsea’s co-sporting administrators Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart.
Sterling has already had 4 totally different Chelsea bosses, regardless of solely becoming a member of final summer seasonCredit score: Richard Pelham / The Solar
A press release from the pair stated: “Mauricio’s expertise, requirements of excellence, management qualities and character will serve Chelsea effectively as we transfer ahead.
“He’s a profitable coach, who has labored on the highest ranges, in a number of leagues and languages.
“His ethos, tactical strategy and dedication to growth made him the distinctive candidate.”
Pochettino and his new squad go to the US for a pre-season tour in July.
He takes over from caretaker boss and membership legend Lampard, who was introduced in following Potter’s sacking final month.
And that got here after Tuchel was the primary supervisor despatched packing by American chairman Todd Boehly, who spearheaded the £4.25billion takeover of Chelsea a yr in the past.
A membership assertion learn: “Mauricio is a world-class coach with an excellent monitor report. We’re all trying ahead to having him on board.”