Some Chelsea fans had started to doubt the Argentine before the team’s brief comeback under Mauricio Pochettino. Even though it was a relatively tiny percentage of supporters, concerns were raised about the head coach’s strategy for positioning his Blues team, as is often the case in contemporary football.
Chelsea has won three games in a row in all competitions since losing to Aston Villa at home around a month ago, and they nearly won four straight on Saturday night before being held to a 2-2 draw with Arsenal. At one time, the Blues had a 2-0 lead, but the Gunners’ late comeback made sure the points were shared at Stamford Bridge.
Many fans have become like Pochettino over the last four games because of his demeanor in general, his touchline reactions, and his interviewing style. When things are going well for the side, it is much simpler to accomplish that.
The Argentine and Cole Palmer shared a moment on Saturday that truly got Chelsea fans talking—and for good cause.
In Saturday’s match with Arsenal, Palmer played a new role, and the 21-year-old greatly impressed. In the Chelsea system, he was virtually the false nine, and the Gunners were never able to fully control his mobility.