Largely victorious over Tottenham on home turf (4-1), then author of a heroic match against Manchester City (4-4), Chelsea finally seemed to be back in form before the international break. But as is often the case at the start of the season, the Blues failed to confirm their form and conceded a still painful defeat on the pitch at Newcastle United (1-4). Mauricio Pochettino, from the stands of St. James’ Park due to his suspension, heavily pointed the finger at his group’s performance.
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“This is the worst game of our season so farhe simply analyzed at a press conference. It was very frustrating to be in the stands and trying to communicate with the coaching staff. I am very disappointed with our performance. We were never involved in the game. Even when we scored, it was for a short while, but the team never had the energy needed“. The 51-year-old Argentine coach added that he was disappointed and angry at the intensity offered by his Blues.
Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t hold a grudge against Thiago Silva
While the Londoners are among the worst defenses in the Premier League, Pochettino assures that it is not a tactical problem, but a mental one. “We concede goals too easily. It’s not just about the defensive line. This is a collective effort. It was too easy for Newcastle United to win. We lack consistency. Against Manchester City, everyone was focused until the end. The big teams play every three days like this.he added.
Finally, the Blues coach did not want to overwhelm Thiago Silva, who was in difficulty this Saturday afternoon, especially during the third goal conceded. “Silva’s mistake? We weren’t in the right frame of mind. We weren’t prepared in the best way to compete today, that’s what concerns me, we thought we were ready (…) Even though we are a young team, this type of match is very annoying, it need to show more personality and character”. 10th in the Premier League, Chelsea will still have a complicated match to play against Brighton the next day, before a shock against Manchester United.
