Chelsea is currently at the bottom of the table, having not won any of their last three matches. Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino is set to lead his team at Wembley Stadium against Liverpool. Since the new owner took over in May, the club has spent over one billion pounds on transfer fees, a significant sum.
Despite this, Chelsea remains in the middle of the table. Their recent league matches included a defeat against a team that conceded four goals. They currently hold the eleventh spot with 31 points, trailing Klopp’s team by 20 points.
While Pochettino faces mounting criticism, The Standard reported that he still has the support of Chelsea’s hierarchy, with no plans for a mid-season managerial change. This puts Argentina in a favorable position for the Carabao Cup final on February 25.
However, Chelsea’s preparation for the final might be complicated by upcoming matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City. Moreover, concerns have been raised about the club potentially breaching Premier League spending rules if they make another managerial change, especially after dismissing four managers in the past three years.
Pochettino has 18 months remaining on his contract, and terminating it would incur additional costs exceeding £10 million for his squad. Additionally, his dismissal would be subject to profit and stability provisions.
Chelsea is already under scrutiny for their lavish spending, and there are expectations that they will need to sell several players during the summer transfer window to balance the books. Despite efforts to address the issue, some players have expressed regret and disappointment, feeling that the promised project did not materialize as expected.
