Todd Boehly would potentially face pushback from the Chelsea squad if he opted to remove Mauricio Pochettino.
Following a disappointing defeat to Arsenal, Chelsea fans were furious, adding to a series of embarrassing outcomes.
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While pressure mounts on Pochettino, 52, to improve results, the Daily Mail reports that players emphasized their support for the Argentine manager on Wednesday. The Argentine coach has been consistently defending his young team throughout the season.
But, on Tuesday, he suggested his players “gave up” after Arsenal scored their third of five goals. Pochettino fumed: “It’s not difficult to explain. Everyone saw we didn’t compete from the beginning of the game.
“After we conceded the team was so soft. I’m so disappointed with the start because we’re supposed to have full energy and compete better.We were not aggressive and we did not concentrate on situations where it is easy to find the solution. That is why I’m so disappointed.”
Nevertheless, the report mentions that the players value his ability to manage them at Cobham, as he granted them a day off on Wednesday following the defeat to let emotions settle.
The Chelsea squad returned to training on Thursday in readiness for their upcoming match against Aston Villa on Saturday night, who are vying for a Champions League spot.
Pochettino assumed the reins at Stamford Bridge last summer, signing a two-year contract with the possibility of an extension.
Although currently ninth in the Premier League, Chelsea still have a chance to secure a European berth by the end of the season.
