For di past two years, Bernardo Cueva don hold di set-piece coaching job for Chelsea, working under plenty head coaches wey come and go. But dis week, di club announce say e go shift to role wey dey more behind scenes, away from pitch. Daily Mail report say dis no be demotion, and Cueva go continue to play highly crucial role within di football operation.
But for modern football, set-piece coach still important. So Chelsea don move fast to find replacement. Dem activate release clause for Austin McPhee, wey dey work for Aston Villa and Portugal national team. McPhee don earn reputation for superb set-piece delivery for Villa, wey score 74 set-piece goals for last three years, including 29 last season alone. Dat number equal wetin Arsenal score for dia title-winning campaign.
McPhee wey don spend five years for Villa, dey look for new challenge. E don choose Chelsea over interest from Premier League rivals and Saudi Pro League. According to The Athletic, e see Chelsea as good place to continue e work. So now, Chelsea get new set-piece boss.
