The coach of Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettinois confident that Thursday’s comeback drama against Manchester United (4-3) represents a turning point in the irregular period of Blue ones and the relationship, sometimes tense, between him and the fans.
Pochettino He took the field at the final whistle afterwards Cole Palmer, author of a hat trick, scored the final goal after 11 minutes of extra time, after equalizing seconds earlier from the penalty spot.
“It was important in the end to finish the way we finished, creating a connection between the fans and the players,” the Argentine coach told the press.
“What happened today is a very good thing and I think it should be a turning point for us, to create trust with the fans and the team,” he added.
A few weeks ago, Pochettino was the subject of boos from some fans during a draw at Brentford, and boos were heard again on Saturday after a 2-2 draw at home to Burnleyincluding 10 men.
Asked after Thursday’s dramatic last-gasp victory about complaints from some fans that he wasn’t showing enough emotion to connect with them, Pochettino52, said he is focused on doing his work with the band.
“I’m not a clown. I’m the coach. If someone wants a clown, they should find one,” he added.
Kudos to Palmer
Besides, Pochettino paid homage to the unstoppable Palmerwho has already scored 16 league goals, just two fewer than his former teammate City of Manchester and top scorer, Erling Haaland.
“One of the key skills is your mentality, your ability to deal with pressure,” he said. Pochettino about Palmer. “I think it’s amazing the way he can deal with pressure.”
Source: La Verdad
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