Pochettino: Chelsea Boss Gives Emphatic Answer When Asked if He’s Quitting Amid Calls for His Sack

• Mauricio Pochettino insists he will not quit Chelsea amid sack calls
• The ex-PSG manager has failed to revitalise the high-spending Blues
• His side are 19 points away from top four places in the Premier League

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino responded emphatically when questioned about the possibility of resigning from his position amidst mounting pressure for his dismissal.

The Argentine tactician's tenure with the Blues has encountered significant challenges, with his team's performance falling short of expectations.

Currently, the West London outfit find themselves closer to the relegation zone than to the top four as Pochettino grapples with the task of assembling a squad depleted by injuries.

During their recent 2-2 draw against Brentford, Poch faced criticism from some Chelsea supporters, who expressed their dissatisfaction by booing and calling for his departure.

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Chelsea's struggles under Poch

Last season, Chelsea's campaign concluded in 12th place, seeing managerial spells from Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, and Frank Lampard before Pochettino took over in the summer.

This term, it's been more of the same, with the Blues battling consistency issues, securing 10 wins, and suffering 10 losses in their 26 Premier League matches under the 52-year-old coach, as cited on Sofascore.

According to the BBC, their recent form highlights these challenges, as they've only managed to collect five points from their last 15 available.

While injuries might provide some explanation for Chelsea's struggles, Poch's side has also struggled to assert dominance over opponents, especially against lower-ranked teams, leading to increased frustration among fans.

Pochettino addresses quitting Chelsea question

Ahead of their upcoming match against Newcastle United, Chelsea sits in 11th place, with Pochettino speaking about his future at the club.

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Despite mounting pressure and calls for his dismissal, he remains resolute, affirming his commitment to his role at Chelsea by stating unequivocally that he would "never" resign amidst the club's current difficulties.

"No, no, no. Why? Never," he said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

"You need to ask the players. But you can say the way they behave, it's clear they are behind us".

Pochettino addresses Chelsea fans concerns

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that after frustrated Chelsea fans called for his sacking during last week's draw against Brentford, Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged that he might "behave the same" in their position.

The 52-year-old coach has struggled to reinvigorate the high-spending club, which has a tradition of winning trophies, leading to increasing speculation about his job security.

Despite the setbacks, Poch remains confident that he can reverse the team's fortunes following their disappointment in the League Cup final defeat against Liverpool last month.