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 »

Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea need more transfer window surgery in January to lift them out of the malaise which has left them 12th in the table and well adrift of Champions League qualification.A 2-0 loss at Everton was their seventh Premier League defeat of the season and bridging the 14-point gap to Manchester City in fourth looks near-impossible for a side short of goals and consisten...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino would not be drawn into criticisms of Manchester United. The Argentine was linked to the Old Trafford hot seat before Erik ten Hag got the job last summer. While Pochettino is delighted at being at Stamford Bridge, he would not take a dig at United when asked to do so by reporters. When asked if he was glad he didn't get the United job, he responded: “...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino puts Chelsea’s ill-discipline down to the close-season change of rules with the Blues leading the Premier League for yellow cards this season.Chelsea have amassed 47 yellow and three red cards, following the dismissal of Malo Gusto against Aston Villa in September and both Reece James and Conor Gallagher being sent off in their last two games.Pochettino highlighted how ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino spoke of his pride after watching Chelsea cling on with 10 men to earn a battling 3-2 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Captain Conor Gallagher was sent off late in the first half with the hosts leading 2-1, leaving them facing an uphill battle to hold off a fightback from Roberto De Zerbi’s side.Chelsea had looked to be heading in at half-time two goals to the go...Full Story »

Chelsea are in the market for a new striker and Mauricio Pochettino has made public the Blues’ plans heading into the January transfer window. The West London club signed Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal this summer but it has been clear throughout the first half of the season that the 22-year-old is not ready to lead the line in Pochettino’s team. Christopher Nkunku is set to re...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino was “angry and disappointed” after watching Chelsea fall apart in their 4-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle.The Argentinian was left furious by his side’s second-half capitulation at St James’ Park, which saw full-back Reece James sent off to erase the memories of their creditable displays against Tottenham and Manchester City before the internation...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino may face a fight to keep Mykhaylo Mudryk after the winger was urged to consider his future at Chelsea. Mykhaylo Mudryk: The Chelsea winger has been advised to leave. (Image: Getty) Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino may have a job on his hands to convince Mykhaylo Mudryk to remain at the club after one of his former coaches told him to consider leaving the club. The Blues win...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino stormed onto the pitch to confront referee Anthony Taylor after the full-time whistle on Sunday evening. Chelsea managed to hold off the treble winners at Stamford Bridge after a hectic and exhilarating game finished 4-4. But like almost every other Premier League game, there was a sprinkle of VAR controversy throughout. The most controversial of which was the penalty th...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea will approach the rest of the season confident in the knowledge they can compete with the best teams after dramatically drawing 4-4 with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.Cole Palmer struck a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time to deny the club with whom he won the Premier League title in May and snatch a sensational point at the death in west London.Ci...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has made a shock revelation about his future with the Blues. Having only joined Chelsea in the summer, Pochettino looked to buy into a project at Stamford Bridge that is targeting long-term success through the signing of young, promising players. That could be set to change, however. Ahead of returning to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night, Pochettino hig...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is taking a “careful” approach with captain Reece James, who started a match for just the second time this season in the Blues’ 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Blackburn.James, who has been making his way back to full fitness after sustaining a hamstring issue in August, played 61 minutes of Wednesday’s tie before he was swapped for Malo Gust...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino lamented that Chelsea were “not nasty enough” in attack as Brentford won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to send his team to a third home Premier League defeat of the season.Victory for the visitors, earned with second-half goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo, maintained their 100 per cent record on this ground since being promoted to the top flight in 2021 and ended...Full Story »

MAURICIO POCHETTINO has slammed the Premier League for scheduling a Chelsea fixture on Christmas Eve. That’s because it’s ruined his wedding anniversary, leaving him in the doghouse with his wife. Mauricio Pochettino is in the doghouse with wife Karina due to Chelsea's Christmas Eve game Credit: Getty - Contributor Chelsea were left stunned when league chiefs announced they would ...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could not guarantee Marc Cucurella's future after their 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Cucurella impressed on the day, but Pochettino says the club will make a decision on the left-back in January. He said, "It's a natural process. It was so clear when we arrived here three months ago that some players were in a position where they maybe stay or maybe go. "I didn't ...Full Story »