New United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino says his squad need to set themselves the highest goal possible -- to win the World Cup.
The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Espanyol coach replaces American Gregg Berhalter who was fired in July after a disappointing Copa America campaign.
Mauricio Pochettino agreed to become the head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday.
Chelsea have appointed Leicester's Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, according to British media reports late Thursday.
Chelsea's stars praised Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday following the Argentine's ruthless sacking after just one season in charge.
"Chelsea FC can confirm that the club and Mauricio Pochettino have mutually agreed to part ways," Chelsea said in a statement.
"I don't know about the rumours about the review. My staff tomorrow are flying [on holiday]. Maybe tonight if [club bosses] decide another thing or tell us to stay, [otherwise] they'll go for a holiday."
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he feared the sack after an embarrassing 4-2 defeat against Wolves earlier this season.
Chelsea boosted their chances of European football next season, thumping West Ham 5-0 in the Premier League, with Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson, with two, all getting on the scoresheet on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino says he is "not crazy" for believing troubled Chelsea are heading in the right direction, insisting it is only a "matter of time" before they enjoy success.
Despite United's struggles, Chelsea boss Pochettino is adamant they remain a side to be feared.
"We had to come here, Chelsea, to show that it's going to be difficult for them to play, to win the game and to beat us," said Pochettino
"I think sometimes we are frustrated. I think coaches need to be more involved in the decisions, and to work together during the season," Pochettino said
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed on Friday that "role model" Mauricio Pochettino once advised him not to go into coaching as he prepares his side to take on Chelsea on Saturday.
Mauricio Pochettino has pleaded for more time as he scrambles for solutions to Chelsea's mounting crisis. But how patient will the owners be?
Mauricio Pochettino admitted struggling Chelsea need to "grow up" after their troubled season hit a new low with a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Chelsea are doing everything you would expect from a top-four team except finding the back of the net, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday.
New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino's wait for a first victory will go on for five more days at least as his side were beaten 3-1 away at West Ham United on Sunday.
Reece James is ruled out of Chelsea's game with West Ham United on Sunday and will be sidelined for a few weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in training, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday.