After his team’s most recent dismal performance, Mauricio Pochettino is under a great deal of pressure.
As pressure on the under-fire Chelsea manager grows, Mauricio Pochettino has advised supporters to target him rather than his players.
After losing the Carabao Cup final the previous weekend, the Blues struggled to a 2-2 draw away to rival Brentford in west London on Saturday.
Because of the outcome, the team is now mired in 11th position in the Premier League, 19 points behind Aston Villa and the top four.
At full time on Saturday, the opposition supporters were very vocal in their jeers for the players, and there were also chants in support of Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich, the previous manager and owner.
After the match, Pochettino acknowledged that he understood the fans’ frustrations, but he asked them to focus all of their ire on him rather than his players in an attempt to salvage their faltering season.
The Argentine responded, “Yes, and if they want to listen, perfect,” when asked if he had a message for the Chelsea supporters. What can I do if not? They won’t stop booing. I’m doing everything I can for this team. However, the fans are not to blame. My takeaway is this: Alright, they must express their annoyance, but how? I would rather have me than the squad.
Since I am powerful, I prefer that. I have no doubt that we will alter people’s perceptions over time.I don’t want the players to be held accountable by the fans. To be honest, I would rather take the responsibility and allow the players have more freedom on the field, but players need to feel supported by the crowd. It doesn’t concern me. I am 52 years old and robust.
“Our fans should give the athletes credit and show their support. It’s okay if someone needs to take the fall for it. That’s the reason I’m the coach.
Chelsea’s next league Monday night matchup is against Newcastle as they want to resume their winning ways.
They then play home to the fiercely competitive Leicester City in the Championship as they attempt to hold onto their slim chances of winning anything this year.
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