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4 March 2024

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Chelsea's Recent Performance

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is facing a challenging period as his team is in desperate need of a turnaround. After a hard-fought draw against Manchester City in their last Premier League match, Chelsea's performance against Brentford was disappointing. The team showed signs of fatigue from their recent cup matches and were fortunate to come away with a point.

Struggles Against Brentford

Despite initially taking the lead through Nicolas Jackson's goal, Chelsea conceded goals from Mads Roerslev and Yoane Wissa, turning the game around. Axel Disasi managed to equalize for Chelsea in the final minutes, but the damage had already been done. The visiting support expressed their dissatisfaction with chants directed at Pochettino, indicating a strained relationship between the manager and the fanbase.

Pochettino's Response

When asked about his relationship with the fans, Pochettino admitted that he does not feel the love from them. He emphasized the need to build a better relationship through winning games. However, he acknowledged that the team is currently unable to meet the fans' expectations. Pochettino remains focused on working hard to change the situation and aims to win games in the upcoming week against Newcastle.

Review of Pochettino's Tenure

Chelsea chiefs Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are set to review Pochettino's first 12 months at the club during the summer. If disappointing results continue, a decision regarding Pochettino's future may be imminent. This would result in Chelsea searching for their fourth permanent manager in just over three years.

Potential Replacements

Should Pochettino depart, Thomas Tuchel, who is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, could be a potential candidate. Other high-profile managers currently without a job include Jose Mourinho, Hansi Flick, and Roberto De Zerbi. Flick, who was recently in attendance at Fulham's victory against Brighton, has been linked to both Bayern and Barcelona. Chelsea has also been mentioned as a possible destination for Flick, given his previous connections with the club.