Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of Chelsea, expressed disappointment in his players' attitude following their defeat against Arsenal in the London derby on Tuesday night.
Lack of Competitiveness from Chelsea
Chelsea traveled to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in a crucial league match aimed at securing a European spot. However, their performance fell short of expectations as they suffered a significant 5-0 loss, conceding four goals in just 18 minutes of the second half.
Pochettino didn't mince words, stating, “It’s not difficult to explain. Everyone saw we didn’t compete from the beginning of the game." He emphasized the team's "lack of aggression" and "concentration," particularly after conceding the first goal.
Disappointment with the Start
Expressing his disappointment with Chelsea's start, Pochettino highlighted the team's failure to maintain "energy and compete better." He lamented their "soft" response after conceding, stressing the importance of responding better to challenging situations.
Surrendering After Conceding
Pochettino revealed his frustration with the team's attitude after conceding the third goal, noting that they seemed to "give up." Despite performing well against Manchester City in their previous match, Chelsea failed to replicate their performance against Arsenal.
League Standing and Player Absences
With the defeat, Chelsea finds themselves in the 9th position on the league table, with 47 points from 32 games. Pochettino dismissed excuses about missing players, citing the team's consistent "absence of key players" throughout the season.
Lack of Resistance
Highlighting a fundamental issue, Pochettino pointed out the team's inability to "resist" pressure, which he identified as a significant problem. The defeat against Arsenal underscored Chelsea's shortcomings and raised concerns about their "capacity to resist" at the highest level.
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