Jose Mourinho Chelsea

The 'Special One' is said to be interested in a third spell with the Blues as pressure mounts on Graham Potter.

While discussing Simone Inzaghi's future at Inter, Cassano told Bobo TV, via Sport Witness: “If Inzaghi were to be fired, I would rule out the return of Jose Mourinho. [ose Mourinho](/topic/jose-mourinho) has been tipped to make a sensational return to [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea) should [Graham Potter](/topic/graham-potter) be sacked. The ‘Special One’ is said to be interested in a third spell with the Blues as pressure mounts on Graham Potter

Football Insider has been told by Frank McAvennie that Tammy Abraham could return to Chelsea for £65m and Jose Mourinho could also return to England.

“I’ve heard whispers that he wants a way back to the Premier League.“ McAvennie believes Abraham would be the first-choice striker at Stamford Bridge if he returned, but believes that Mourinho could be joining him on the flight back to England. Frank McAvennie believes Tammy Abraham could return to Chelsea and Jose Mourinho may follow him back to the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a sensational return to Chelsea if Graham Potter is fired from his position.

While discussing manager Simone Inzaghi's future at Inter Milan, Cassano told Bobo TV, via Sport Witness: “If Inzaghi were to be fired, I would rule out the return of Jose Mourinho. The current Roma manager has had two previous spells with Chelsea, bringing plenty of success both times despite leaving under a shadow on both occasions, but his last two Premier League jobs - with Manchester United and Tottenham - ended in embarrassing fashion, reducing his stock in England. Potter still has the support of the club hierarchy, though it remains to be seen how long that lasts after three defeats in a row and a crucial Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund to come next week.

One club's legendary player believes their current manager would move to Chelsea if Graham Potter was sacked.

[Graham Potter](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/graham-potter/) is under immense pressure at Stamford Bridge after overseeing a run of two wins in the club’s last 17 games. If an offer from the Premier League were to arrive, the Special One would choose England. [tempted to change formation](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/analysis/graham-potter-should-try-new-formation-at-chelsea-after-thiago-silva-is-set-to-be-out-for-six-weeks-opinion/) to try and get the best out of what he has available. [third stint at Stamford Bridge ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/pundit-view/italian-pundit-believes-jose-mourinho-is-distracted-by-chelsea-offer/)if he was to return. [and wanting the manager gone.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/pundit-view/former-blues-defender-urges-chelsea-to-make-graham-potter-decision-now/) [Bobo TV via Sport Witness ](https://sportwitness.co.uk/can-go-back-chelsea-belief-manager-consider-blues-return-intends-leave-current-club/)that manager [Jose Mourinho](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/jose-mourinho-2/) would move to Chelsea if the opportunity came up.

Chelsea have been linked with a returner two-time boss Jose Mourinho, who could finally get Blues defender Kalidou Koulibaly firing…

If an offer from the Premier League were to arrive, the Special One would choose England. Cassano said: “If Inzaghi were to be fired, I would rule out the return of José Mourinho. [outstanding](https://m.allfootballapp.com/news/EPL/Jose-Mourinho-praised-by-Owen-Hargreaves-for-guiding-Roma-to-their-UECL-win/2840420)” by former Chelsea man Joe Cole, Mourinho is an experienced and iconic manager with a heap of defensive pedigree – indeed, the chosen one’s 2004/05 title-winning Blues team hold the division’s [greatest](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwic4JHsprb9AhWZZ8AKHSZFAZYQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chaseyoursport.com%2FFootball%2Fteams-with-fewest-goals-conceded-in-a-Premier-League-season%2F2910&usg=AOvVaw0jDOT_W_UiuBWr3qG3jl7L) seasonal defensive record to this date – Koulibaly might just benefit from a switch in system that finally opens the floor for him to flourish. And given his former imperious standing with the Partenopei in Italy, Mourinho might just hold the key to unlocking his potential and ensuring he returns to his former zeal with his west London outfit. [tactical analysis](https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/jose-mourinho-as-roma-202122-tactical-analysis-tactics-2), Mourinho’s system with i Lupi focusses on forcing opposition out wide and negating the threat in the central defensive areas; Koulibaly, who is 6 foot 1 and [ranks](https://fbref.com/en/players/da974c7b/Kalidou-Koulibaly) among the top 12% of defenders in Europe’s top five leagues for blocks per 90, also winning [two](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/90880/History/Kalidou-Koulibaly) aerial battle per match across the duration of his career, can prove effective in this regard. [Chelsea](https://www.footballfancast.com/chelsea-fc-news) owner Todd Boehly could ditch manager [Graham Potter](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/graham-potter) and issue a swoop for Jose Mourinho, who has led the Blues on two illustrious prior occasions, in a move that may finally get the best out of under-firing [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/kalidou-koulibaly).