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Pochettino defends Chelsea against Neville's criticism after Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool

Posted : 26 February 2024

Mauricio Pochettino defended his Chelsea team in response to Gary Neville's criticism, where Neville referred to them as "billion-pound bottle-jobs" after their Carabao Cup final defeat against Liverpool. Despite the Blues' strong finish in normal time, Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory in extra time with Virgil van Dijk's header.

 

Pochettino emphasized the challenges faced by Chelsea, including a young squad and fatigue during the additional 30-minute period. He expressed pride in his players' efforts and rejected the comparison with Liverpool, pointing out the different dynamics between the two teams.

 

The criticism from Neville centered around Chelsea's significant spending since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital acquired the club in May 2022. Pochettino acknowledged the changes made, such as bringing in Conor Gallagher and Ben Chilwell during extra time, but highlighted the energy depletion compared to their strong finish in the second half.

 

Despite the disappointment in the Carabao Cup, Pochettino expressed determination in the project's future and stressed the unfairness of comparing Chelsea and Liverpool in their respective situations.

 

The Carabao Cup represented Chelsea's best chance at silverware in Pochettino's inaugural season, as they currently sit 11th in the Premier League. With their FA Cup campaign still alive, Chelsea faces Leeds United in the fifth round on Wednesday, providing another opportunity to compete for a trophy.

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