Marco Van Basten tipped to be the new Chelsea manager --- EPL news
Marco Van Basten is tipped to replace Carlo Ancelotti as the new Chelsea manager after the completion of the ongoing 2010/11 English Premier League season.
It is no secret that Chelsea manager has been under pressure from owner Roman Abramovich to deliver trophies and as the season approaches the finishing line, it looks like the Italian would not be able to meet the standards set by the Russian billionaire.
The Blues are in danger of finishing the 2010/11 season empty handed. Exits from the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League left Chelsea only to focus on the Premier League title and after their 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Manchester United on May 4, 2011,
they have virtually handed the EPL crown to the Red Devils.
As the Premier League table stands, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 and Blackpool) to win the 2011 league title.
It is reported that Abramovich’s number one target is Guus Hiddink to be the next http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 manager, however, the Dutchman appears to reluctant to re-enter club management. Furthermore, Hiddink has recommended Van Basten to the Blues’ owner as the right man
for managerial job at Stamford Bridge.
At present, Van Basten is unemployed after quitting Ajax Amsterdam two years ago; the 46-year-old will be available right away and without a need for compensation.
Van Basten’s agent Perry Van Overeem claims that his client is pondering over his options and waiting for the right job.
He said, "He's just waiting for the right job to come along and looking forward to getting back into the game again."
Furthermore, Van Overeem seemed hesitant to discuss whether Van Basten would be interested in managing the Blues provided Ancelotti remains at Stamford Bridge.
"As long as clubs are working with their managers, it's not really useful to say whether he would be interested in any particular job." He added.
Another name linked with the Chelsea hot-seat is Andre Villas-Boas, after the Portuguese’s fantastic season with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti will be preparing his side for their next EPL fixture against Newcastle United on May 15, 2011.
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