Despite Chelsea’s abysmal story this season, highlighted by a brutal humiliation at the hands of their London rivals, Pochettino still has the trust of key members at the club.
In the face of mounting pressure and uncertainty, Chelsea players are reportedly throwing their support behind manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Despite a challenging season that has sparked concerns over danger of the Blues potentially missing out on European qualification, the squad is said to be resting their hopes on Pochettino's guidance.
Since Chelsea’s abysmal 5-0 defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday night, Pochettino's future has been under intense scrutiny.
European qualification also hangs in the balance, with Chelsea trailing Manchester United by six points in the Premier League standings.
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However, amidst the uncertainty, the players have reportedly voiced their collective desire to keep Pochettino in charge of the club next season, as per Evening Standard.
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The report via the aforementioned outlet, adds that several senior members of thee squad have urged the need for continuity and stability.
The players also emphasized Pochettino's role in fostering team spirit and shielding them from external criticism.
While speculation continues to grow about Pochettino’s future, influential board members at Chelsea are said to be resolute in their backing of the former PSG and Spurs manager.
The board is aware of the formidable challenges he has faced, including a string of injuries and squad restructuring.
It is also believed that key decision-makers within the club remain steadfast in their belief in his capabilities.
Ultimately, it is still down to co-owner Behdad Eghbali and sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart to decide Pochettino's fate when the time comes.
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