Breaking News; After Chelsea confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino had left the team, shocked Sky analyst and Chelsea supporter Paul Merson offered his assessment.

Paul Merson delivered his harsh assessment over Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from Chelsea.

After only a year in charge, the Blues announced that the Argentine will step down as manager, days after leading them to a Premier League sixth-place finish and a return to Europe.

The 52-year-old, who will make an unpleasant return to Stamford Bridge in two weeks, had a difficult season overall and found it difficult to connect with fans, finishing in the middle of the league.

But he had turned things around, winning his final four games in charge and securing a solid finish, with the club hoping to go even further the next season.

That won’t be feasible, though, as the Blues are now looking for a new manager. Merson, a Chelsea supporter, has shared his thoughts on the experience on social media.

I was just hearing about Pochettino,’ he started. “I’m in shock that he’s gone. Not believing it.

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Despite a stellar season that saw the Blues finish in sixth place, Mauricio Pochettino LEAVES Chelsea by “mutual consent” after just one season at Stamford Bridge. article picture “Whoever is making these decisions… how are you going to replace a manager like him?” merely got the squad moving, went on a fantastic run, entered Europe, and improved from their previous position to sixth in the league. He’s got this squad playing really well.

“What I’m hearing is insane; I just cannot believe it.”