Arsenal legend David Seaman believes Arsene Wenger would be a ‘great’ fit as the next Chelsea manager… but concedes a shock move to Stamford Bridge is unlikely to happen.
Wenger is still without a job since ending his 22-year tenure in charge of the Gunners last summer and is, naturally, being linked with every top job under the sun.
The latest big vacancy could well be in London, with Maurizio Sarri under the cosh after a disastrous dip in form and run of results – conceding twelve goals in defeats to Bournemouth, Manchester City and Manchester United.
It is likely the Italian’s fate will be decided in the coming weeks, with the Blues preparing for three huge games against Malmo in the Europa League last 32, Manchester City in the EFL Cup final and Tottenham in the Premier League.
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And if unpopular Sarri IS sacked by Blues bosses – which, admittedly, wouldn’t be the most surprising outcome – would Wenger be on their list of replacements?
Speaking on Wednesday’s Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, Seaman said: “Arsene always said he wouldn’t come back to the Premier League because of his love for Arsenal, that he wouldn’t feel right competing against Arsenal.
“But obviously time’s a healer and he could think, ‘I want to go back there and prove a few people wrong’.
“For me, Arsene got a lot of criticism that wasn’t deserved over his last few years at Arsenal.
“It looks like there could be a vacancy at Chelsea quite soon, depending on their next three games which are three big games for Chelsea.
“He’d be great there, I think. He’d be great anywhere, he’s a fantastic manager.
“I would love to see him back, but I don’t think it would happen.”
So, what do you think, Chelsea fans? Would you want Wenger to replace Sarri as manager? This supporter certainly wouldn’t be pleased…
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