Chelsea fans turn on Mauricio Pochettino as Brentford stuns Blues

Chelsea fans criticized manager Mauricio Pochettino after Brentford's comeback victory, leading to chants against him and current owner Todd Boehly. The team's disappointing season and continued struggles have lost faith in Pochettino, and the team's defensive approach against Brentford has backfired. This has left Chelsea 16 points off the top four, raising questions about Pochettino's future.

Chelsea Fans Turn On Mauricio Pochettino As Brentford Stuns Blues

In a dramatic turn of events, Chelsea fans voiced their discontent towards manager Mauricio Pochettino following Brentford’s comeback victory. Yoane Wissa’s overhead kick in the 69th minute sealed Brentford’s win, prompting Chelsea supporters to chant against Pochettino and the club’s current owner, Todd Boehly. The chants marked a significant shift in fans’ sentiments towards Pochettino, who was once seen as the man to revive Chelsea’s fortunes.

However, with the team’s disappointing season and continued struggles, the supporters have seemingly lost faith in the Argentine manager. Chelsea’s decision to adopt a defensive approach against Brentford, matching their formation and fielding a cautious lineup, backfired. This approach, reminiscent of their Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool, highlights the team’s lack of confidence and identity under Pochettino.

The defeat leaves Chelsea 16 points off the top four, raising questions about Pochettino’s future at the club. With Chelsea’s once-imposing stature now in question, Pochettino faces mounting pressure to turn their fortunes around.

Here is the highlight video of Brentford vs. Chelsea, which ended with a 2-2 draw.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino Trossero
Rank 7th
Win 15
Draw 9
Loss 11
Goals 70-59
Diff 11

Chelsea is currently 11th in the Premier League with 36 points.

In the last 26 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Chelsea drawn 2-2 against Brentford.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 43.​

Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Newcastle United on Saturday 9th of March in London.​

Brentford performance and stats

Brentford

Manager: Thomas Frank
Rank 16th
Win 9
Draw 9
Loss 18
Goals 52-60
Diff -8

Brentford is currently 15th in the Premier League with 26 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 15 times. In its last match, Brentford drawn 2-2 against Chelsea.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 39 goals and conceding 50.​

Brentford will play the next match in Premier League against Arsenal on Saturday 9th of March in London.​

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