Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Watford manager Javi Gracia – and some of the club’s supporters on Twitter don’t believe he would be a good fit at Stamford Bridge.
According to ESPN, the Blues are considering the Watford boss as a possible target if Maurizio Sarri exits Stamford Bridge this summer.
It is understood that Chelsea will let Sarri depart for Juventus this summer and potential successors are already being considered.
The report details that there may a reluctance though to appoint a third Italian in a row following on from Antonio Conte and Sarri.
Spaniard Gracia is believed to have impressed Chelsea officials in the second half of the season, where he guided Watford to 11th in the Premier League and runners-up in the FA Cup.
The 49-year-old has shown at Watford he can cope with the Premier League, while he’s previously managed at the likes of Rubin Kazan, Malaga and Osasuna.
A selection of Chelsea fans on social media are adamant that the Watford boss would be a bad appointment next year, with some hoping that Sarri retains his spot after winning the Europa League.
Gracia was on the verge of winning silverware with his Watford side, before they ran into a rampant Manchester City final.
Here are some Blues fans on Gracia:
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