Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea thrash Middlesbrough, secure spot in Carabao Cup final

Chelsea secured their place in the Carabao Cup Final after defeating Middlesbrough 4-1 in the semi-final second leg. The win sets up a final clash against Liverpool or Fulham on February 25. Mauricio Pochettino's team has the opportunity to emulate Jose Mourinho's success in using the League Cup as a launchpad for their fortunes. The emphatic victory allows Chelsea to focus on Wembley, where they are likely to face Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Zor

January 24, 2024

In a dominant display, Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea secured their place in the Carabao Cup Final after ruthlessly defeating Middlesbrough. The semi-final second leg saw Chelsea savage Boro with a comprehensive 4-1 victory, setting up a final clash against either Liverpool or Fulham on February 25. Pochettino, whose Stamford Bridge tenure has faced challenges this season, now has the opportunity to emulate Jose Mourinho’s success in using the League Cup as a launchpad for Chelsea’s fortunes.

Chelsea’s relentless attack, led by Ben Chilwell, Raheem Sterling, and Cole Palmer, overwhelmed Middlesbrough from the start. A Jonny Howson own goal, followed by strikes from Enzo Fernandez, Axel Disasi, and Cole Palmer, left little doubt about the outcome by halftime. The Blues’ assertive attitude and clinical finishing showcased their quality, with Pochettino finding a potential turning point in a season that has seen Todd Boehly’s ownership spend over £1 billion.

The emphatic victory allows Chelsea to focus on Wembley, where they are likely to face Premier League leaders Liverpool. Despite Boro’s futile attempts, the night was marred by their supporters’ inappropriate chants. For Mauricio Pochettino, the Carabao Cup offers a chance to secure his first trophy in English football and propel Chelsea’s season towards a more successful trajectory.

Here is the highlight video of Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough, which ended with a 6-1 victory for Chelsea.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino Trossero

Premier League

Rank 7th

Win 16

Draw 9

Loss 11

Goals 73-61

Diff 12

Top 3 Scorers

This season

Chelsea is currently in the FA Cup with points.

It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .

Chelsea will play the next match in FA Cup against Aston Villa on Friday 26th of January in Kingston upon Thames. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.