'I wouldn't be gobsmacked' - Chelsea favourite claims Jose Mourinho could still make a sensational move to Stamford Bridge after Roma sacking - despite there not being 'a chance in a million'

The former Scotland international claimed that he does not see Mourinho returning to Stamford Bridge after leaving Roma, as the current structure of the Chelsea squad does not suit the veteran manager's style. Nevin, however, also admitted he would not be completely shocked if Mourinho were to head back to the Premier League club.

Speaking to OCB Scores, the former Blues star said, "In terms of the plan laid out by the owners, there’s not a chance in a million Mourinho comes back. If you look at the plan of the club, that’s not Jose Mourinho. It’s not his style. He does other things which are fantastic but the last time he built up a young group like that was Porto. That’s not his methodology.

"If the club did go down that route I would be surprised but I wouldn’t be gobsmacked because there are things that the club have done which doesn’t fit. I don’t think it would make sense at all for Mourinho to come back as Chelsea manager but does that mean it won’t happen? Who knows!"

He added, "If it was me, it wouldn’t be Jose Mourinho I would be looking at as manager. Pochettino is great, me saying that might hurt some Chelsea fans. At the end of last season when Chelsea were looking for a manager, Ange Postecoglou was the man I wanted because of what he had done in Scotland. Those types of managers are difficult to find because you need a manager that’s positive and can get the best out of young players."

The Giallorossi parted ways with the 60-year-old on Tuesday after the club suffered back-to-back losses against Lazio in the Coppa Italia quarter-final and AC Milan in Serie A. The manager was instrumental in guiding the club to their first major European title when they won the inaugural Europa Conference League title in the 2021/22 season.

The former Chelsea and Manchester United coach is yet to decide on his future after leaving the Serie A club on Tuesday. He was visibly emotional while bidding farewell to the supporters on the club premises.