After suffering two devastating defeats, the morale within the Chelsea team has reportedly plummeted, raising concerns about the actions of certain players.
The team’s spirits hit a low point after their disappointing 4-2 loss to Wolves at home on Sunday, causing them to slide down to 11th place in the Premier League standings. Prior to this, they had also conceded four goals in a match against Liverpool.
Under Mauricio Pochettino’s leadership, the team currently sits 15 points behind Aston Villa, who hold the fourth position and the last automatic Champions League spot.
While pressure mounts on the Argentine coach, financial constraints reportedly hinder Chelsea from terminating his contract due to their extravagant spending over the past 18 months.
Thiago Silva’s wife, Belle, hinted on Twitter that Pochettino should be sacked even before Sunday’s game ended, further complicating the situation. Additionally, questions have been raised about the club’s recruitment strategy.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, squad morale is at its lowest since Pochettino’s arrival, and the atmosphere within the team is causing concern among observers.
There seems to be a culture at Cobham that encourages players to leave immediately after training, unlike other Premier League clubs where players spend more time socializing with teammates and staff.
Furthermore, concerns have been raised about the players’ ability to absorb and utilize analytical data, as some struggle with negative feedback.
The team’s youthfulness has also contributed to the challenges, as recruiting young, promising players has been the primary focus, albeit with limitations.
A notable issue is the difficulty some players face in adjusting to different tactical frameworks and playing styles compared to their previous clubs.
After the loss to Wolves, Pochettino admitted that the team collectively fell short, taking responsibility for the situation and emphasizing the need for everyone, including the players, to accept accountability and remain critical in order to improve.
