After Chelsea’s dismal 4-1 defeat to Newcastle, Mauricio Pochettino took charge by summoning the squad for an early morning cold training session. The Blues now find themselves in 10th place, having suffered their fifth league loss of the season.
Expressing his frustration, Pochettino labeled it as their worst game of the season, citing a failure to read the game from the start and a lack of intensity and energy. He emphasized the need for the team to understand the required level of competition.
Pochettino sees this setback as a valuable teaching moment for his young team, acknowledging, “It is a young team; they need this type of situation to realize.” Holding the team collectively accountable, he declared, “We will train early tomorrow, no time off.”
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While publicly apologizing for the performance, Pochettino expressed regret, especially for the fans, stating, “I’m very sorry even for our fans that were here; they don’t deserve this type of performance. We can make mistakes, but I think we need to compete better.”
Looking ahead, the Blues aim to bounce back in their next fixture against a formidable Brighton side at Stamford Bridge.