Chelsea’s Manager Blames Lack of Competitiveness for Heavy Defeat to Arsenal
London’s Emirates Stadium was the site of a devastating 5-0 defeat for Chelsea in a recent match against Arsenal. This loss marked Chelsea’s heaviest defeat in a London derby since 1986, leaving Manager Mauricio Pochettino disappointed with his team’s performance.
During the post-match press conference, Pochettino admitted that his team “gave up” during the game and pointed out their lack of competitiveness and aggression. Pochettino made three changes to his defence for the game, including resting Trevoh Chalobah and Thiago Silva. Additionally, Malo Gusto sustained an injury during the FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City.
Chelsea had been on an eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and had an outside chance of qualifying for Europe next season. However, this defeat leaves them in ninth place in the Premier League table.
Pochettino mentioned that the team may not have been fresh after a tough game against Manchester City and suggested that they lacked the capacity to resist after conceding the third goal. Despite missing many players throughout the season, Pochettino made it clear that this is not an excuse for the team’s poor performance in the match.
As Chelsea looks to bounce back from this defeat, it is clear that Pochettino will be working on rebuilding his team’s competitiveness and resilience on the field. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for more updates on Chelsea’s performance in the Premier League.
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