Time for a bit of poll housekeeping. If we believe all we read, Antonio Conte`s number is nearly up at Stamford Bridge. Should that occur, it will be a sad ending to what was a promising first season.
The favourite to replace the Italian is the ex-Barcelona boss Luis Enrique. Whilst many fans won`t want to see Conte go, they`ll know it`s almost inevitable under Roman Abramovich`s regime that there will be a change.
In terms of the poll, we asked the route one question. Luis Enrique to Chelsea? We kept it simple, providing just two choices.
⦁ Yes Please!!
⦁ No Thanks!!
There wasn`t much between the two options when the votes were added up.The Spaniard just got the Vital Chelsea nod of approval with 52% voting Yes Please!!
According to Transfermarkt, Enrique`s managerial career so far, has seen him take charge of 306 games. He has won 191 of those, drawn 49 and lost 66.
Having retired as a Barcelona player in 2004, he began his career as a coach with Barcelona B before moving on to Roma, where he spent just one season. Another short spell at Celta Vigo was followed by a return to the Catalans senior side.
Most interesting for Chelsea supporters, is probably that Enrique`s favoured playing formation is 4-3-3. Chelsea defence in recent games has been crying out for a move to a back four.
There`s no denying Antonio Conte`s use of a back three worked last season, but with other managers adopting it, his reluctance to revert back has frustrated fans at times during his difficult second season.
Of course that left 48% who voted No Thanks!! to the possibility of Enrique arriving.
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