Why Mauricio Pochettino will never quit struggling Chelsea

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Amid Chelsea’s current challenges this season, manager Mauricio Pochettino has emphatically stated that he would “never” resign from his position.

During the draw at Brentford last weekend, Mauricio Pochettino faced booing from a faction of Chelsea supporters, who also voiced demands for his departure.

The team has secured five points out of the last 15 available and currently sits in 11th place as they approach Monday’s match against Newcastle United.

“The fans are not going to love any more another coach at Chelsea. I knew it was going to be tough [and] we need time and belief,” he said.

“If you compare with the past, when you are in a different project, people need to understand. I’ve tried to explain. I talk, I move my mouth, but you don’t hear.

“We understand the frustration and the reception. We need to try to improve the way we play and try to change this feeling. We need our fans and we hope that on Monday the fans will be great and behind us for 90 minutes to win the game.”

Pochettino also defended Chelsea’s defeat by a depleted Liverpool in last month’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

“It’s true that [the players] are young, but we like to help them. We like to talk, to train, to support. We are supporting them,” he said.

“The fans don’t know. The players are so young, playing at Wembley in a final. Maybe they didn’t sleep the night before.

“Sometimes, to analyse with different parameters and the way that you assess is completely unfair.

“Today it is a different Chelsea. If you are going to judge us, comparing the past of Chelsea, for sure no-one is going to win. No-one is going to succeed. No-one is going to be nice with you.”

Since Todd Boehly’s takeover in May 2022, Chelsea has invested over £1 billion in transfers. Last season, under various managers including Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, and Frank Lampard, they finished 12th in the league standings before Mauricio Pochettino assumed leadership in the summer.

This season, Chelsea has faced challenges in maintaining consistency, with 10 wins and 10 losses out of their 26 matches in the top flight.

Asked if he would consider walking away, Pochettino replied: “No. Why? Never.”