Chelsea Not 10th Place Team – Pochettino

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that the Blues are not a 10th-place team in the Premier League.

Recall that the Premier League giants, who finished in the bottom half last term, are struggling to keep up with the top six sides.

A 2-1 loss at Old Trafford to Manchester United has left them further adrift of the teams vying for a Champions League or Europa League place.

However, Pochettino in a chat with TribalFootball, stated that the team can still battle for the top four regardless of their present position in the league table at the moment.

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“Football is about to perform. We show the reality on the pitch. We are not going to change what we were saying from the beginning of the season. It is difficult.

“Even with all of the players fit, we knew it would be difficult but when you have half of the squad out and they cannot help to increase the level, it is difficult. It is difficult to talk because it is unfair. That is the reality and we need to be with the player you were talking about a certain player that arrived, massive pressure to perform, and it is about time.

“A few days ago we were talking about a fantastic performance, all going well, and today because we lost we will not change our speech now.

“We need to be calm, keep going working and for sure try to help the team to improve and be more competitive and consistent when the players we have outside can be with us and be part of the squad.”