Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino’s admission of weakness

Arriving this summer at Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino (51) is having a hard time with his team. At a press conference this Tuesday, he indicated that he expected that when he signed last summer. “Of course, it’s always hard work. But at the same time, it is an exciting project and one that we know is difficult. In this kind of moment, we are experiencing a situation that is not pleasant, we can learn. It’s a good opportunity to learn. I told the players today in the meeting that I trust them more than ever. We really trust the players we have. We will face this moment together. (…) I am very disappointed because the way we lost the match (against Wolverhampton, 4-2). The way we played, it wasn’t the plan. But we must continue. We cannot lose focus, only after two defeats. Ten days before, we deserved to win against Aston Villa.

The Argentine technician is counting on the support of fans, more and more of whom are calling for his head. But the former PSG coach sent them a message this Tuesday in front of journalists. We need to create a good connection with the fans. “Yes, I think it is also the responsibility of the players and the staff to find something. This is something we’re going to be talking about over the next few weeks. The fans need to see that we really care about the club. I promise every fan that the players want to perform. Players suffer a lot when they don’t play. They desperately want to feel the love of the fans, but at the same time they understand the situation. We need the fans to be patient.” They are less and less. Under pressure, Pochettino admits not feeling threatened. There was no question of his future within the club listening to him. “I did not hear anything. We are all in this together. It is the most important. We are in contact with the owners and sports directors on a daily basis. If the situation continues, his position will become more uncomfortable than ever…