“I am enduring the consequences of their mistakes,” stated Pochettino, as he attributed Chelsea’s decline to former managers Frank Lampard and Graham Potter.
The Chelsea manager expressed dissatisfaction with the previous season’s performance, where the team finished 12th and faced disappointments across various competitions, contributing to a negative atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.
Pochettino acknowledged the need for the current squad to secure victories and uplift the environment at the club. He asserted, “We are currently facing the repercussions of the 18 months preceding my tenure. While we have seen improvements in results in my six months here, the discontent among fans originated from previous seasons.”
Addressing the energy levels in certain games, such as those against Brentford and Nottingham Forest, Pochettino admitted mistakes that led to low fan engagement. Looking ahead to the Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against Middlesbrough, he emphasized the importance of rectifying these issues and praised the fans’ unwavering support in other matches.
