Mauricio Pochettino: Why Chelsea Will Not Sack Argentine Despite Poor Season

• Mauricio Pochettino’s first season at Chelsea has not gone according to plan
• Chelsea is looking likely to end the season outside European places
• But Pochettino is highly likely to retain his job, according to reports

Mauricio Pochettino could remain as Chelsea boss next season despite an underwhelming campaign in 2023/24.

The Argentine’s season hit a new low on Tuesday, April 23 as Chelsea were blown away 5-0 by a resurgent Arsenal.

Chelsea were without their top scorer Cole Palmer, but that did not make the defeat any less chastening for Pochettino.

After 32 games, the Blues find themselves in ninth place with 47 points, 13 behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

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A European finish is said to be a big factor in whether Chelsea will keep or sack the former Tottenham boss next season, but nothing has been decided yet.

Will Chelsea sack Pochettino?

Despite an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge, Pochettino has one major factor in his favour.

According to Standard, the Argentine is highly-rated among the Chelsea squad, who do not want to see him sacked.

The report further states most of the Blues players have taken some responsibility of the team’s poor performance this season, admitting that they have frozen under pressure.

The much younger players also appreciate how Pochettino has shielded them from public scrutiny. Furhermore, the injuries suffered by captain and vice captain Reece James and Ben Chilwell has meant the team has lacked a proper leader for a majority of the season.

Despite the emergence of ‘cliques’ within the squad due to the different languages spoken, Pochettino retains the support of many players in the dressing room.

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Some influential board members are also said to be willing to back the manager as they understand he took the Chelsea job under very tough circumstances.

What next for Chelsea?

After crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Manchester City, Chelsea’s full focus will be on making a strong Premier League finish.

Their game on Saturday, April 27 played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Aston Villa as the Blues came from two goals down.

According to the club website, Chelsea's next game is against Tottenham Hotspur in a London derby.

Pochettino uses swear words

Sports Brief also reported on Mauricio Pochettino’s expletive rant after Chelsea’s disallowed goal against Aston Villa.

Pochettino, known for his calm demeanor on the touchline, was visibly animated and expressed his frustration in a vulgar rant.

After the game, the former Tottenham Hotspur and PSG manager further criticised VAR's decision, suggesting that the technology has done more harm than good to the sport in England.