Chelsea and Spurs in battle to land top new boss but which London giant would be the better club to manage?
CHELSEA and Tottenham are both on the hunt for new managers.Frank Lampard has taken over as interim boss at Stamford Bridge following Graham Potter’s dismissal.
Luis Enrique has been linked with both Chelsea and TottenhamCredit: Getty
Julian Nagelsmann is also on both clubs’ list of potential candidatesCredit: Getty
And Antonio Conte’s exit from Spurs has seen his assistant Cristian Stellini assume control.
But both temporary head coaches are expected to step aside once the 2022/23 campaign has been dealt with – although Spurs could move earlier than that.
And the two London rivals are being linked with the same names as they search for the right manager to lift their respective dressing rooms.
Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann are two high-profile candidates that are attracting interest from Chelsea and Tottenham.
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Vincent Kompany is another possible option for both Premier League sidesCredit: PA
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is another coach being mooted for both roles following his Championship promotion with the Clarets.
But which is the more appealing role?
Well, Jamie Carragher seems to think all of those in the frame would choose Chelsea over Spurs.
Speaking on The Overlap, he said: “If a manager has an option between Chelsea and Spurs, I think they will choose Chelsea in terms of giving them more chance of window, and maybe a bigger transfer kitty.
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“The fact that they put Frank Lampard in tells me they may already have someone lined up, but that person will come in the summer.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes out in the next few weeks that Julian Naglesmann has agreed to join Chelsea, but he wanted some time out and to get ready for the summer and have a pre-season.
“I might be totally wrong, and they might not have anyone and are still working on it, but to sign Frank straight away and not give it another week to get someone in for a couple of months, makes me feel they have something already lined up to the summer.”
But is Carragher right? SunSport have taken a look at the pros and cons of taking over at both clubs.
Chelsea
Todd Boehly has already sacked managers Thomas Tuchel and Graham PotterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Owner Todd Boehly’s arrival at Chelsea less than 12 months ago has sparked a chaotic period at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have axed Thomas Tuchel and Potter since the American assumed control of the Blues.
And after one game with assistant Bruno Saltor in charge, Lampard has now taken interim charge until the end of the campaign.
The managerial merry-go-round has coincided with a £600million spending spree.
But the swarm of new players has only seen Chelsea drop further and further down the Premier League table – where they now sit 11th.
It is evident Boehly has great ambition for the club given he has already sacked two coaches in his first season.
And that may well be a daunting prospect for any coach coming to West London.
Under Roman Abramovich, managers were expected to win trophies quickly or face the chop.
And Boehly has shown little sign of changing that outlook in his first year – averaging a new appointment less than every four months.
The transfer budget may also concern incoming managers as Chelsea have spent so much money in recent windows and are required to stay within Financial Fair Play regulations.
Players are also set to depart in the summer in order to comply with these rules.
And Chelsea have plans to build a new £1.5billion stadium which will need to be budgeted for over the coming years.
But it is a squad brimming with talent – with more than 30 players at the new head coach’s disposal.
The Blues also have a history of winning trophies.
Many of the squad still at the Bridge were there when Tuchel helped them win the Champions League in 2021.
And that winning mentality is something that Boehly has over his rivals across London.
Managers are also handed generous compensation packages when they depart Chelsea – with Potter receiving more than £20m – another plus for interested candidates.
Tottenham
Daniel Levy is searching for a 12th managerial appointment since becoming chairmanCredit: Alamy
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was given little choice but to sack Conte following his outburst in the wake of their 3-3 draw with Southampton last month.
The Tottenham chief, who had to fork out over £15m to Conte, assumed control of the Lilywhites in 2001 and is now searching for a 12th permanent manager in 22 years.
It is a relatively high number of coaches, but Levy has shown he can give managers time with the likes of Martin Jol, Harry Redknapp and Mauricio Pochettino.
Spurs’ downfall under Levy has been their lack of trophies – with the club still waiting for their first piece of silverware since 2008.
And they have also shown a reluctance to spend like some of their rivals.
Eight of Chelsea’s current squad were brought in for more money than Spurs’ club record transfer fee of £53.8m.
So it is evident any incoming manager will be working with a smaller budget than Chelsea.
And they may also lose their most important player in Harry Kane.
The Spurs talisman’s future remains up in the air as he enters the final 12 months of his contract – with Manchester United heavily linked with the England captain.
However, Tottenham fans’ expectations are – at least at the beginning – likely to be lower than that of the Chelsea faithful – who have seen their club win five Premier Leagues, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and three League Cups over the past two decades.
Spurs supporters wish for a return to the attacking style Pochettino provided – after defensively-minded coaches in Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Conte.
So while success may be tougher to achieve than at Chelsea, the fans will almost certainly be more patient.
Verdict
Ultimately there are major concerns for any manager taking both jobs.
Chelsea have big goals and demand success immediately, but are unable to guarantee the finances or time in order to achieve it.
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Tottenham hold a more attainable level of perceived success – even if getting there may be a challenge – but funds, past failures and Kane’s potential departure could make it an almost impossible task.
When it comes to the likes of Enrique and Nagelsmann, it might just be easier to hold out until the Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain job comes up. More
