Mauricio Pochettino was interviewed post-game and provided a relatively positive outlook. BeinSports asked him about his decision to bench Christopher Nkunku, the eagerly anticipated player. In the video accessible via the link, Pochettino mentioned that he refrained from starting the attacking midfielder due to the risk factor associated with his recent return from a serious injury. With many games ahead and the team in a winning position, it wasn’t worth jeopardizing his health.
It became apparent by halftime that Nkunku wouldn’t be subbed in. Given limited alternatives and Nkunku being the sole Chelsea player on the bench who didn’t warm up, it seemed evident that his benching was more about boosting team morale than tactical gameplay.
Pochettino acknowledged that he wasn’t willing to take a chance on Nkunku, and the chances of him entering the game vanished once Chelsea secured the lead.
