Following all the managers who’ve been linked to the Chelsea job since the sacking of Graham Potter, we now get to see a surprising name added to that list.
According to Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade, Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira is one of the coaches considered by the Blues.
The Portuguese boss is said to be an underdog in the race, but ‘pleases’ Chelsea, who are in ‘no hurry’ to get Potter replaced.
The list written by Bruno Andrade also includes Julian Nagelsmann, who’s called the ‘favourite’, as well as Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique and Ruben Amorim.
Chelsea não tem pressa para definir o substituto de Graham Potter. Julian Nagelsmann é o favorito, mas não é o único na lista. Há Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique, Ruben Amorim… e também Abel Ferreira. Sim, o treinador do Palmeiras é um nome que corre por fora e agrada
— Bruno Andrade (@brunoandrd) April 4, 2023
Abel Ferreira has been having an impressive spell at Palmeiras since his arrival at the club in November 2020.
His few years there include two Copa Libertadores, one Brazilian League and one Brazilian Cup titles. He has a record of 112 wins in 189 games there, and it seems like a matter of time until he moves to European football or a national team.
The coach has already faced Chelsea last year, when they faced each other in the Clubs World Cup.
On that occasion, following a 1-1 draw in the 90 minutes, the Blues won the trophy in extra time.
