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REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
[Saba
Sports News] According to reports from British media, Chelsea are making preparations
to hire a specialist set-piece coach for the next season. This decision has
sparked speculation about Mauricio Pochettino’s influence at Stamford Bridge.
Currently, Chelsea are one of the Premier League clubs that does not have a
dedicated set-piece coach, and they intend to address this issue during the
summer. Last month, Pochettino publicly expressed doubts regarding Chelsea’s
need for a full-time set-piece coach. It is reported that Pochettino will not
be involved in the recruitment process for the set-piece coach. Chelsea’s
set-piece offense has struggled this season, with only Nottingham Forest,
Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sheffield United scoring fewer set-piece goals
than Chelsea in the Premier League. The reported intention of Chelsea to hire
an excellent set-piece coach suggests the club’s recognition of the need for
improvement in this area.