On Monday, Chelsea announced the departure of Mauricio Pochettino as their manager after just one season in charge. In his first public comments since leaving the club, Pochettino spoke about the significant progress that he had made with the team during his tenure. Despite spending most of the time in mid-table in the Premier League and finishing sixth, they managed to win their final five games and qualify for the UEFA Conference League. They also reached the final of the League Cup and the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Pochettino expressed gratitude to the club’s ownership and fans for supporting him throughout his time at Chelsea. He highlighted that it was a pleasure to work with such a talented group of players and staff who have shown dedication and hard work in improving their standards on the pitch. Pochettino believes that they will continue to make strides as they move forward.
Looking ahead, Pochettino is excited to return to Stamford Bridge to manage a World XI team against England in this year’s Soccer Aid charity match. The event aims to raise funds for UNICEF and will take place on Sunday, promising an exciting spectacle for soccer enthusiasts around the world.
