Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino believes he left the club in a stronger position than he found it following his Stamford Bridge exit. Addressing the Blues’ ownership and supporters via social media, the 52-year-old used his first public comments since his departure two weeks ago to highlight improvements made during his single season in the […]
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What next for Chelsea and departing head coach Mauricio Pochettino?
Chelsea are searching for a new head coach following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent. The Argentinian led the Blues to the Carabao Cup final and European qualification via a sixth-placed Premier League finish during 11 months in the role. Here, we take a closer look at the situation at Stamford Bridge. Why […]
Chelsea players take to social media to thank Mauricio Pochettino
Chelsea’s players flocked to social media to express gratitude to Mauricio Pochettino following his premature departure from Stamford Bridge. Club captain Reece James enjoyed an “amazing relationship” with Pochettino, while top scorer Cole Palmer thanked the outgoing Blues head coach for “making my dreams come true”. Pochettino had a year remaining on his contract with […]
Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has left his role by mutual consent, the Premier League club have announced. The 52-year-old Argentinian, who had only been in the job for 11 months, guided Chelsea to a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League this season. Chelsea said in a statement: “Chelsea FC can confirm that the club and […]
Mauricio Pochettino leaving summer recruitment to Chelsea’s sporting directors
Mauricio Pochettino reiterated that decisions over incoming and outgoing transfers at Chelsea will not be in his hands this summer, as he waits to learn his own future at Stamford Bridge. Victory over Bournemouth in Sunday’s Premier League finale ensured European football for the Blues next season, but afterwards the 52-year-old said he was in […]
Mauricio Pochettino says leaving Chelsea ‘would not be the end of the world’
Mauricio Pochettino admits Conor Gallagher’s Chelsea future is out of his hands
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was unable to provide any guarantees over the future of Conor Gallagher after Thursday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham. Gallagher again wore the captain’s armband and starred with his free-kick able to set up Trevor Chalobah’s 24th-minute opener. Before kick-off at Stamford Bridge, home fans unveiled a banner in support of academy […]
Chelsea working to understand reasons for injury situation – Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea’s medical and coaching staff are working to try and understand why the club have suffered so many injuries this season, with as many as 14 players likely to be missing for Thursday’s visit of Tottenham to Stamford Bridge. Defenders Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi are the latest additions to the list […]
Mauricio Pochettino frustrated by ‘extremes’ of inconsistent Chelsea campaign
Mauricio Pochettino lamented a season of “extremes” for Chelsea after they fell to their biggest defeat in more than five years in Tuesday’s loss to Arsenal. The 5-0 hammering at the Emirates Stadium, as well as being their worst ever result against the Gunners, was the fifth time this season that the team have conceded […]
Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino was ‘like a father’ to him as young player
Mikel Arteta said Mauricio Pochettino was “like a father” to him in his early playing days ahead of their meeting in Arsenal’s clash against Chelsea in the Premier League. Arteta played alongside the Chelsea boss at Paris St Germain before their rise as coaches in Europe’s top divisions. The Arsenal manager talked up the influence […]
Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up despite huge win
Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul in Chelsea’s thumping 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called “unacceptable” behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty. The home side were four goals up in the second half when Nicolas Jackson and […]
Mauricio Pochettino ‘frustrated’ to see Chelsea twice surrender lead
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was frustrated after seeing his side twice surrender the lead to draw 2-2 against bottom side Sheffield United. Thiago Silva and Noni Madueke scored either side of the break to put Chelsea 2-1 up, with Jayden Bogle scoring for the Blades just after the half-hour mark. Just when it looked as […]