While Chelsea struggles to cope with the absence of six key players who have been confirmed for the forthcoming Premier League match, Mauricio Pochettino sends a cautious message to Manchester City.
Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Christopher Nkunku are among the players who will miss the Sunday match, according to the club’s official notification on Friday. These absences are significant, and Pochettino has not raised any new worries.
Despite this loss, Pochettino is certain that his club can compete with the best when the right circumstances arise after Chelsea’s incredible 4-1 victory over Tottenham on Monday.
Chelsea’s tenacity is demonstrated by their remarkable victory over Tottenham, which was made possible by Ange Postecoglou’s team receiving two red cards.
While acknowledging that his squad would go up against the current triple winners, Pochettino stresses that his team is not an underdog.
He praises City for their organizational brilliance and acknowledges them as the best squad with the best coaching staff and management. Pochettino emphasizes the team’s constant dedication to competing at their greatest level with the ultimate goal of securing three points, despite the challenge ahead being acknowledged as daunting.
Even with the absence of important players, Pochettino emphasizes that Chelsea—a team rich in football tradition and history—never takes the underdog stance.
The team’s talent and character were demonstrated in the recent game against Tottenham, demonstrating their capacity to compete with the top English football teams.
The upcoming match at Stamford Bridge takes on extra significance as City takes against one of their well-known academy graduates, Cole Palmer, who unexpectedly joined Chelsea on deadline day for a £42.5 million deal. Palmer’s temperament, flexibility, and quick incorporation into the team’s development are highly praised by Pochettino.
Pochettino, who is happy with Palmer’s contributions, is looking forward to another outstanding showing against his former teammates in this unique and exceptional chance.
