Ruben Amorim is reportedly among the leading candidates to succeed Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea this summer, and the appointment could bring the very best out of several stars already on the books at Stamford Bridge. The Sporting boss has not ruled out a move to the Premier League at the end of the season, with Liverpool and West Ham linked previously.
Pochettino remains at risk of being sacked by the Blues, with his side’s 5-0 thumping at the hands of Arsenal in midweek highlighting the gulf in quality between the two London rivals. Despite having such a pricey team at his disposal, Chelsea sit in ninth place in the Premier League and will need to improve markedly to secure European football.
As a result, speculation continues to circulate that Pochettino will part ways with the club at the end of the season, and Amorim could be the most logical appointment for Todd Boehly to make given the squad he would inherit. Express Sport takes a look at nine beneficiaries of appointing the 39-year-old and playing his 3-4-2-1 system…
Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill
A strong back-three is the foundation of Amorim’s system, and he could have a trio of stars who would thrive in his system. The wide centre-backs in his defence are tasked with fuelling attacks from deep and stepping into midfield when required, and it could see skipper James transitioned into that role to facilitate some of his teammates. Colwill thrived in a similar role at Brighton previously and should seamlessly slot into the LCB role, with Fofana capable of playing centrally if he can overcome his injury woes.
