Pochettino Acknowledges United’s Superiority
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has conceded that Manchester United were the deserving winners in their recent encounter. The former Tottenham Hotspur boss highlighted United’s “massive energy” as a key factor in their victory over his side.
Pochettino also reflected on the challenges faced by Chelsea, noting that the team may have been impacted by their previous match, which saw them play with a man down for 60 minutes. He suggested that the quick turnaround and the physical demands of the previous game could have influenced their performance against United.
The Chelsea manager explained that assessing the game was difficult due to these circumstances. Despite the setback, Pochettino did not offer this as an excuse but rather as an observation on the factors that might have affected his team’s ability to compete at their usual level.
Chelsea’s recent performance under Pochettino’s management will be scrutinised as they look to bounce back from this defeat and regain their form in upcoming fixtures.