Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino did his greatest to silence the rumours about his future with the West London outfit following its 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, saying he plans to be with the workforce subsequent season.
Pochettino had raised eyebrows a day earlier when he advised reporters: “If we split it’s not a problem, it will not be the end of the world.”
Asked to make clear his remark, Pochettino sounded significantly extra assured about his future with the membership.
“I had an honest conversation in (Friday’s) press conference. To clarify, if the owner is happy with my job we can continue,” he stated on Saturday.
“I am always a coach who is thinking long term. All departments must be happy for us to be a good team to compete. I still have one more year in my contract and I am thinking to be here.”
Chelsea is seventh within the desk, fuelling hopes of a European berth subsequent season.
It battled again from a purpose down due to Raheem Sterling’s equaliser within the eightieth minute and Nicolas Jackson’s winner two minutes later. Jackson headed residence a pinpoint cross from skipper Reece James, who performed his first recreation in 5 months after present process hamstring surgical procedure.
James’ return to health — which additionally breathes hope into his probabilities of a spot in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad — was a vibrant spot on Saturday, though Pochettino lamented his return got here so late within the season.
“He is unlucky because we are at the end of the season and there are only two games left,” stated the 52-year-old Argentine. “He can add his quality and experience.”
Pochettino blamed Chelsea’s place within the desk on early-season woes. It is undefeated in 12 of its previous 13 league video games.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly had praised the workforce’s current type earlier this week, telling a Sportico convention in Los Angeles on Wednesday that it’s proof the membership’s plan is “coming together” underneath Pochettino.
