Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged that Chelsea might currently hold a higher position in the Premier League table if they didn’t have such a young squad. In Wednesday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay win at Aston Villa, Chelsea fielded a team with an average age of 22.8. Despite their success in cup competitions, Premier League form has been more challenging, with the Blues current...Full Story »

Thiago Silva has been dropped by Mauricio Pochettino in the wake of his wife's criticism of the Chelsea boss. The Brazilian is on the bench for tonight's FA Cup replay at Aston Villa - days after Belle Silva appeared to call for Pochettino to be sacked on social media following the 4-2 home defeat to Wolves. "It's time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late," posted Belle on X...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino came out fighting after Chelsea outclassed Aston Villa to breeze into the FA Cup fifth round.Enzo Fernandez’s stunning free kick sealed a 3-1 victory and set up last-16 tie against Leeds at Stamford Bridge.First-half goals from Conor Gallagher and Nicolas Jackson put Chelsea in control of the fourth round replay and they cruised to victory, despite Moussa Diaby’s ...Full Story »

Chelsea could send shockwaves through the football community by turning to Jose Mourinho for a third spell in charge Chelsea handing Jose Mourinho the opportunity to enjoy a third stint at the Stamford Bridge helm would be 'big', and Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has told GIVEMESPORT that Manchester United will not battle it out for the Portuguese tactician. The Blues dropped into the b...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has come under immense pressure following his side's humiliating defeat to Wolves over the weekend. Chelsea are reportedly ‘concerned’ about the financial implications of sacking Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine is coming under increasing pressure as Blues boss and supporters have already begun to voice their opinion on his position in the Stamf...Full Story »

The Blues lost 4-2 at home to Wolves on Sunday afternoon as they dropped into the bottom half of the Premier League table. Mauricio Pochettino watched his side lose again on SundayThiago Silva's wife, Belle, took to social media to call for change Three Premier League wins in a row and reaching the Carabao Cup final appeared to be showing some progress under the Argentine head coach. But a ha...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino accepted responsibility for Chelsea's latest collapse and admitted "no one can be safe" after a dismal 4-2 defeat against Wolves. WHAT HAPPENED?The Blues were booed off by the Stamford Bridge faithful after they were thumped 4-2 by Wolves on Sunday despite taking an early lead through Cole Palmer. The latest defeat left Chelsea languishing in the bottom half of the table, ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino admitted Chelsea are “not good enough” after they were beaten 4-2 by Wolves in front of a furious home support at Stamford Bridge.Matheus Cunha’s hat-trick earned Gary O’Neil’s team a first victory on this ground since 1979.The hosts meanwhile were booed off at half-time and again at the final whistle, with fans directing their anger at both the ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino praised Emiliano Martinez after the Aston Villa goalkeeper produced a string of saves to deny his Chelsea side in their goalless FA Cup fourth-round meeting at Stamford Bridge.Villa are five places and 12 points ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League table but there was little to separate them here, although the hosts will reflect on chances missed in the first half by Noni M...Full Story »

The Chelsea legend has backed the Argentine manager to turn things around at Stamford Bridge but admitted that they are a 'long way off'. After a record spending under Todd Boehly, since the American owner took over at the club two years ago, the Blues are no better off than they were before. Currently ninth in the Premier League table after 21 games, Chelsea are 12 points off the Champions ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino has replied to the recent rumours linking his squad with a move for Brighton's Evan Ferguson. Chelsea moved up to eight in the Premier League standings after a 1-0 win against Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Cole Palmer grabbed the only goal of the game just before the break, drilling home a penalty as he brings his league total to nine so far this season...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino bemoaned Chelsea’s profligacy following their shock 1-0 loss at Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.The Premier League side dominated at the Riverside Stadium but squandered a host of chances, with Cole Palmer particularly wasteful.Hayden Hackney’s first-half goal earned the Sky Bet Championship hosts a slender advantage ahead of the ret...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has played down early talk of a move for Al-Ettifaq midfielder Jordan Henderson. The former Liverpool captain is being linked with a January return to England. Pochettino, asked about signing Henderson, said after their FA Cup win against Preston: "To be honest we didn't talk about names. At the moment we are not talking about bringing players. "I saw Behdad...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino praised Armando Broja as one of the most promising young strikers in Europe after his goal helped Chelsea to a 4-0 FA Cup third-round win over Preston.The 22-year-old started in place of Nicolas Jackson, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, and netted his team’s opening goal early in the second half at Stamford Bridge.Preston had done a fine job in the first period...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino refused to deny Conor Gallagher could be sold this month. Gallagher is a January target for Tottenham. Ahead of their FA Cup tie with Preston, Pochettino said: "We need to talk about many things but it is clear Conor has still a one-year-and-a-half-contract with us. Like all of the players at different clubs when you arrive at this point it is about to talk, ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino praised match-winner Noni Madueke’s determination to prove his Chelsea worth after he came off the bench to score a late penalty in his side’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.Roy Hodgson’s side looked like they had done enough to earn a deserved point as the game ticked into its final moments, until the result turned after a clumsy challenge m...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino lamented Chelsea’s lack of ruthlessness in front of goal after a flurry of missed chances contributed to a 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux.Mario Lemina headed the hosts into the lead early in the second half, rising to nod Pablo Sarabia’s corner into the far corner after the visiting defence had failed to make a serious attempt to clear the ball.It was fair rewar...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he expects to see new additions in January. Pochettino admits a transfer summit will be held next week ahead of the market opening. He said: "We and the sporting director always talk and evaluate: if we have to do something we will be ready. The pressure is always to bring in young talent, and we have different types of targets: experienced, inexperience...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea are a “healthy group” after watching them edge beyond Newcastle on penalties at Stamford Bridge to book a place in the Carabao Cup semi-final.Newcastle looked to have done enough to progress after holding Chelsea at arm’s length for much of the game following Callum’s Wilson’s first-half strike.Then at the death, Mykhailo Mudryk appe...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed a hamstring setback for Reece James. Pchettino admits the fullback "felt something in his hamstring" during defeat at Everton. James had only just recovered from a previous long-term hamstring injury. His manager stated: "That is another thing I don't like to talk too much because it's like we put excuses. That is a reality, a reality you cannot...Full Story »