There is speculation that Chelsea have already made a decision on the future of Mauricio Pochettino. This is because owner Todd Boleyn made no mention of Pochettino in the final match of the season.
“Pochettino was not mentioned at all in a message from Todd Boly and co-owner Clearlake Capital in the program for the final game of the season,” said Matt Law of The Telegraph on Tuesday (June 20). “The message was long and covered several points. They also mentioned Emma Hayes, the women’s team manager, but there was no mention of Pochettino at all.”
Journalist Simon Phillips, who is well versed in Chelsea news, said Pochettino’s fate seemed to have already been sealed. “This could suggest that Chelsea’s owners have already made a decision on Pochettino’s future,” he said, adding that it remains to be seen but that a sacking is likely.
Chelsea’s finishing was no slouch. Chelsea finished the season with a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in the 38th and final round of the Premier League on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge in London, England.
Moises Caicedo saw the opposition goalkeeper out and took a shot from the halfway line that went straight into the back of the net to give the hosts a two-goal lead, with Raheem Sterling adding a second. They gave up one goal later but held on for the win.
Chelsea’s victory over Bournemouth sees them finish the season with five consecutive league wins. During those five games, the offensive and defensive balance was perfect. In five games, Chelsea scored 14 goals and conceded only six.
Chelsea climbed from 12th to sixth in the standings and secured a spot in next season’s UEFA European competition. The result of the 2023-2024 English FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on May 25 will determine whether they will play in the Europa League or the Conference League. Chelsea can still qualify for the Europa League if City wins.
It’s been a turbulent season for Pochettino. Pochettino’s first half of the season has been one of his worst. Pochettino didn”t know his players and put them in the wrong places, which led to a steady decline in the standings.
However, the second half of the season saw a rebound. Once Pochettino had his players identified, he began to inject his own colors, finding the best tactics amidst a rash of injuries, and it paid off. They reached the semifinals of the English FA Cup, losing to Man City, and finished runners-up in the Carabao Cup, losing to Liverpool.
The league standings were dramatic. Chelsea picked 토토 up points after Boxing Day in late December and were fourth in the league on points after Boxing Day.
Pochettino has also been successful in developing players in the second half of the season. Cole Palmer, who joined Chelsea this season, has been an ace, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists in the league to become the Premier League’s top attacking player. Nicola Jackson, notoriously indecisive, also finished the season with 14 league goals. Young center backs like Axel Diasasi and Benoit Badiasil also stepped up their game.
It was not a satisfying season for the Bolly owner, who has invested more than £1 billion in the club, but the finish left him excited for next season. Pochettino’s departure is expected to be decided this week.
“Despite Pochettino’s strong finish to the season, his future at Chelsea and whether he will be in charge next season remains uncertain,” Phillips explained, “with a meeting reportedly taking place this week and a decision expected to be made then.”