Mauricio Pochettino admits it was a risk to join Chelsea given his Tottenham connections but remains determined to build a “genuine relationship” with supporters following the stunning 4-3 win over Manchester United. Cole Palmer’s strike in the 11th minute of stoppage time was the latest winning goal on record in the Premier League and sparked […]
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Mauricio Pochettino upset as Chelsea draw with 10-man Burnley in ‘must-win game’
Mauricio Pochettino conceded Chelsea are missing something after they failed to defeat 10-man Burnley in what he reflected had been a “must-win” game at Stamford Bridge, which ended 2-2. Cole Palmer’s goal, drilled into the bottom corner from Raheem Sterling’s delightful flick with 12 minutes to play, looked to have nicked it for the hosts, […]
Mauricio Pochettino might have joined in with jeering Chelsea fans
Mauricio Pochettino said he would have joined in with jeering Chelsea fans who booed his team against Brentford had he been a supporter, as he confirmed three more of his players have succumbed to injury and illness. The Argentinian was without eight squad members for Saturday’s 2-2 draw at the Gtech Stadium, when away fans […]
Mauricio Pochettino admits he does not feel loved by Chelsea fans
Mauricio Pochettino shrugged off the jeers from Chelsea fans after a section of them turned on him during the 2-2 draw at Brentford. The Blues were leading through a Nicolas Jackson header but were pegged back by Mads Roerslev’s close-range strike after half-time. And shortly after Yoane Wissa put Brentford ahead with a spectacular overhead […]
Chelsea fans turn on Mauricio Pochettino during draw at Brentford
Chelsea fans turned on Mauricio Pochettino as they watched their side labour to a 2-2 draw at west London rivals Brentford. The Blues were leading through a Nicolas Jackson header but were pegged back by Mads Roerslev’s close-range strike. And shortly after Yoane Wissa put Brentford ahead with a spectacular overhead kick, the away fans […]
Mauricio Pochettino confident he retains Chelsea owners’ backing after cup loss
Mauricio Pochettino is confident he retains the backing of Chelsea’s owners but conceded his future was out of his hands after defeat in the Carabao Cup final increased scrutiny of his position. The under-fire Argentinian said he had supportive conversations with the club’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali following Sunday’s 1-0 extra-time loss to […]
Mauricio Pochettino defends Chelsea after ‘bottle jobs’ jibe from Gary Neville
Mauricio Pochettino defended his players after “not fair” criticism from Gary Neville – who labelled Chelsea “blue billion pound bottle jobs” as they lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool in extra time. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk’s glancing header secured a 1-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s side, who were missing as many as 11 […]
Hair loss, stock exchanges and farms – Mauricio Pochettino on Chelsea struggles
Mauricio Pochettino has called for perspective on the struggles of his Chelsea team, insisting “I cannot lose my hair” over recent poor results. Sunday’s 4-2 loss at home to Wolves was the 10th in the league since the 51-year-old arrived in the summer and triggered the first audible signs of discontent from fans towards the […]
Mauricio Pochettino rejects claims he said Chelsea players ‘are not good enough’
Mauricio Pochettino has rejected suggestions he said Chelsea’s players are not good enough, claiming his words following Sunday’s defeat by Wolves were taken out of context. Immediately after the 4-2 loss at Stamford Bridge that left his team in the bottom half of the Premier League table, the Argentinian appeared to say he did not […]
Mauricio Pochettino rejects claims he said Chelsea players ‘are not good enough’
Mauricio Pochettino has rejected suggestions he said Chelsea’s players are not good enough, claiming his words following Sunday’s defeat by Wolves were taken out of context. Immediately after the 4-2 loss at Stamford Bridge that left his team in the bottom half of the Premier League table, the Argentinian appeared to say he did not […]
Mauricio Pochettino admits Chelsea ‘not good enough’ as fans vent ire after loss
Mauricio Pochettino admitted Chelsea are “not good enough” after they were beaten 4-2 by Wolves in front of a furious home support at Stamford Bridge. Matheus Cunha’s hat-trick earned Gary O’Neil’s team a first victory on this ground since 1979. The hosts meanwhile were booed off at half-time and again at the final whistle, with […]
Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea are relaxed ahead of transfer deadline day
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists everyone at the club remains relaxed heading into the final 48 hours of the January transfer window. The Blues have been linked with a move for Aston Villa frontman Jhon Duran and Newcastle foward Callum Wilson as well as Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies. England midfielder Conor Gallagher is a reported […]