Amidst Chelsea’s ongoing struggles and the embarrassing 5-0 loss to Arsenal, reports indicate that the team’s players continue to stand behind manager Mauricio Pochettino. Despite the club’s £1 billion squad and widely varying results, the players remain confident in Pochettino’s ability to bring the team together. A source close to the team revealed, “The players are fully invested in what Poch is trying to achieve. The issues at Chelsea are not solely his responsibility.”
The players believe Pochettino excels at man-management and acknowledge the difficult circumstances he navigates, including a significant injury list and an inexperienced squad. They view him as the best person to guide them through these challenges.
Despite the heavy defeat, Chelsea insists that it is business as usual and that there is still much to compete for this season. However, a comprehensive review is expected at the conclusion of the campaign. As Pochettino enters the final year of his two-year contract in June, his future remains uncertain. If Chelsea were to part ways with him, it would mark the third managerial change in just two years since the American Clearlake Capital investment firm acquired the club.
Chelsea’s players were granted a day off to process the demoralizing loss to Arsenal. Some of the younger players, overwhelmed by the Arsenal match, were reportedly distraught. The away dressing room was described as subdued, with Pochettino opting to dismiss his dejected players to reflect on the defeat rather than risk confrontations in its immediate aftermath.
The players anticipate a comprehensive team meeting upon resuming training on Thursday, with only two days to prepare for their challenging away match against Aston Villa, who are vying for a Champions League spot.
