The Argentine manager made headlines by stating that the team isn’t playing in his style because he doesn’t have the players needed at Cobham to implement his philosophy on the field. These comments were surprising as they came right after Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Brighton, marking their fourth consecutive Premier League win and moving them to sixth in the standings.
Pochettino has since backtracked on his statements, claiming they were misinterpreted. He didn’t blame the media but admitted that he hadn’t expressed himself clearly.
In a press conference, Pochettino said: “Maybe I need to blame myself. When I speak with my wife, sometimes she is a little bit lost, also. For me, I am so respectful. The most important thing is the club and the badge. I am not the type of person to say it is my team. What does that mean?”
“With time, because football is very emotional, maybe we repeat too much but it is the context of emotion. How we feel, how we are, is how we translate in what we want to play.”
Reports suggest that the Chelsea board wants Pochettino to stay at Stamford Bridge, but he has set a crucial condition for more control over transfers. When asked about summer plans, he deflected the question, saying: “You need to ask the sporting directors, the owners. Football is a dynamic thing – things can change.”
Pochettino hopes to end the season on a high note against Bournemouth on Sunday. Chelsea could qualify for the Europa League if Tottenham loses to Sheffield United on the final matchday and the Blues win against the Cherries at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea is currently 7th in the Premier League with 57 points.
In the last 37 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 1-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 73 goals and conceding 61.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday 19th of May in London. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.