Getting that W in a cup competition was huge for Mauricio Pochettino and his Chelsea FC side this week. Beating a very good Aston Villa side, to move on to the FA Cup 5th round, is a massive morale boost ahead of the Blues visit to Crystal Palace on Monday night. Pochettino is not exactly a popular guy right now among the supporter base right now, so any major victory helps … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace
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Chelsea Unlikely to Sack Mauricio Pochettino Any Time Soon
While a very large portion of the Chelsea fan base is already "done" with Mauricio Pochettino, the manager's gig is safe. At least for now. There has been speculation that Pochettino could be facing the sack soon, but reports in both the Evening Standard and the Daily Mail today convey that his job security is not in any immediate danger. But it's not because the club's … [Read more...] about Chelsea Unlikely to Sack Mauricio Pochettino Any Time Soon
Mauricio Pochettino Explains Why Moises Caicedo Has Struggled So Far
Moises Caicedo hasn't lived up to his lofty price tag, since he made the switch from Brighton & Hove Albion (after an apparent deal with Liverpool fell through) to Chelsea FC this summer. However, he is certainly not alone in this regard, on Chelsea's very bloated, historically expensive roster. Plus, $146 million is a lot to pay for anybody. Unless you're Jude … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Explains Why Moises Caicedo Has Struggled So Far
Nicolas Jackson Warned By Pochettino to Better Understand Premier League Rules
With Christopher Nkunku finally nearing full match fitness, Nicolas Jackson could soon see himself marginalized at Chelsea FC. The striker certainly hasn't done much to help his own cause, given his how he's accumulated seven yellow cards already, in just his first 12 Premier League matches. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has warned Nicolas Jackson that he needs to better … [Read more...] about Nicolas Jackson Warned By Pochettino to Better Understand Premier League Rules
Pochettino Very Angry, Labels His Chelsea Team ‘soft’ in Loss to Newcastle
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is very angry after his side lost to Newcastle United, earlier today, 4-1. We know that because he said so, using the word "angry" four times for emphasis. The angry Argentine labeled today's effort the worst game of the season thus far for Chelsea, and even referred to his side as "soft." … [Read more...] about Pochettino Very Angry, Labels His Chelsea Team ‘soft’ in Loss to Newcastle
Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia Nearing Return for Chelsea
The last time we saw forward Christopher Nkunku in action in a Chelsea shirt was August 2, during a preseason friendly versus Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The notoriously awful Soldier Field turf was the spot where Nkunku blew out his knee, and the injury was so severe that he's been out all this time. However, he's really stepped up his … [Read more...] about Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia Nearing Return for Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino Begins Crucial Stretch with Return to Tottenham
Ahead of his return to Tottenham Hotspur, to take on the club that he led from 2014-2019, Mauricio Pochettino was asked by a reporter if Monday night's match will be like visiting an ex-girlfriend. The 51-year-old Chelsea manager had some fun with the query, rolling with the punches during his weekly Friday press conference. … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Begins Crucial Stretch with Return to Tottenham
Chelsea Team News vs Blackburn: Enzo, Mudryk, Broja, Carney (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk were both surprise absentees in Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Brentford today. The duo were not a part of the team fitness update, provided by the club, yesterday. And according to the club itself, the dup missed out due to "small muscle strains." Later on Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino went to say that Enzo had a second reason to be away from … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Blackburn: Enzo, Mudryk, Broja, Carney (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
The Chelsea winning streak is over. Today saw a rough one for the Blues, who fell 2-0 to Brentford in a fiercely contested London derby. Not much time to dwell on it though, as Blackburn Rovers await, for a EFL Cup round of 16 clash. That's the most positive thing about fixture congestion- when you lose, there is another match coming on quickly, and thus you must rapidly move … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
The way that Chelsea FC manager Mauricio Pochettino has been talking lately, it's starting to sound like an era of good feeling is coming. Or perhaps even starting up right now. For those unfamiliar with what political history officially calls The Era of Good Feelings, it's a reference to the sense of national purpose and unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal