Source: REUTERS/ANDREW BOYERS
[Saba Sports News] Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele
took to social media to confirm that he will no longer be serving as the club’s
technical director. In his statement, Makelele expressed gratitude to everyone
at the club and acknowledged the four fulfilling years he spent at Chelsea. He
mentioned that it was time for him to move on and seek a new challenge. He also
expressed his enduring loyalty to the club, stating that his heart will always
be “blue.” However, some fans ridiculed Makelele’s departure,
suggesting that his dismissal was primarily due to poor performance and that he
was being used as a scapegoat. Chelsea’s performance in the league had been
disappointing, with only five points earned from six rounds of games. This
underwhelming performance was seen as incongruous with the substantial
investment of over £100 million. As a result, there were also growing concerns
about the potential dismissal of Coach Mauricio Pochettino.