Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged the team’s shortcomings following their 0-1 loss to Middlesbrough. In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Pochettino admitted that while the team’s approach to the game was positive, they suffered due to their errors on the pitch.
“The approach was good, we were punished for our mistakes,” Pochettino stated, indicating that despite the team’s good intentions and strategy, lapses in their play led to the defeat. He also addressed the fans’ likely disappointment but reminded them that there is a full 90 minutes of play remaining, suggesting that the team has the opportunity to redeem themselves in future matches.
As the manager of Chelsea, Pochettino’s comments come after a challenging match where his side failed to secure a win against Middlesbrough. The loss puts pressure on the team to perform in their upcoming fixtures to meet the expectations of their supporters and maintain their competitive standing.