After Chelsea’s 4–4 tie with Manchester City, Mauricio Pochettino apologized for his post-match meltdown, admitting that his actions did not reflect well on the game of football.
Referee Anthony Taylor’s decision to terminate the game rather than let play to resume following what appeared to be a foul on Raheem Sterling clearly infuriated Pochettino. The Chelsea boss thought Sterling might have had a chance to score in the closing seconds. Pochettino realized that his response had over the line and apologized to the referees even though he was detained and given a yellow card.
The manager of City, Pep Guardiola, brushed down the fact that he and Pochettino did not shake hands, pointing out that everyone experiences emotional emotions. Later, Pochettino apologized to Guardiola, acknowledging that he had not known the player was holding out for the traditional handshake after the game.
Pochettino emphasized Chelsea’s spirit, mentality, and capacity to dominate against formidable opponents when he thought back on the team’s recent performances. He acknowledged the team’s distance from the top of the standings after winning against Tottenham and drawing against Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool. However, he highlighted the positive shift in the atmosphere at the stadium.
Chelsea’s strength was acknowledged by Guardiola, who called them one of the best teams in the last 25 years. He thought the game was a good test, applauding the team’s effort and thinking the outcome was just.
Levi Colwill is out with a shoulder injury, according to Pochettino, who also hinted that Colwill might not play for England in their forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Malta.
