Pochettino and Guardiola Reflect on 1-1 Draw: Growth and Full 90 Minutes

Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola shared their thoughts on the 1-1 draw between their teams.

• Pochettino praised his team's performance but emphasized the need for growth.
• Guardiola hailed his team's incredible second-half performance.
• Chelsea's point earned at the Etihad keeps them in 10th place, far from earning European football.
• Despite the draw, there were encouraging signs for Chelsea, who almost secured three points against the current champions.
• Pochettino expressed his satisfaction with the team's spirit and bravery, especially in the first half.
• Guardiola admitted that his team's first-half performance was below their usual standards but was pleased with the comeback in the second half.
• Looking ahead to the Carabao Cup final, Pochettino believes it is possible for Chelsea to beat Liverpool and emphasizes the importance of belief.
• Guardiola remains focused on the next game against Brentford and is disappointed with the result.

In summary, both managers acknowledged the strengths of their opponents and expressed their satisfaction with certain aspects of their team's performance. Pochettino highlighted the need for growth, while Guardiola emphasized the importance of playing a full 90 minutes. Chelsea's draw keeps them in 10th place, and they will now turn their attention to the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.