Chelsea to hold talks with Xavi Hernandez as surprise Pochettino replacement

Chelsea are reportedly set to hold talks with Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez as they consider him a surprise replacement for Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked earlier this week.

Despite a strong finish to the season, with the team winning five consecutive games and securing a sixth-place finish in the league, Pochettino was sacked.

Pochettino, who viewed his tenure at Chelsea as a long-term project, managed the youngest squad in the Premier League.

Under his guidance, the...