Everything Mauricio Pochettino said about Chelsea’s sack chants, formation switches and Brentford draw

Mauricio Pochettino was busy after Chelsea’s draw with Brentford, answering a number of post-match questions.

Goals from Mats Roelslev and Yoan Wissa put the Bees ahead, before Axel DiSasi headed home the equalizer late on. Nicholas Jackson’s superb header in the 35th minute put the visitors ahead at the half-time break, but a poor start in the second half meant Brentford took the lead.

Pochettino was asked a number of questions after the game at the G-Tech Community Stadium. That being said, you can read the full transcript from the Argentinian below.

I seem to have lost my way in the second half…

“That’s true. After 45 minutes of the first half, I thought we controlled the game very well. We just tried to keep pushing and keep playing the same way. They raised their level and started winning duels,” he said. I think I started playing.” More directly.

“I think in this moment we weren’t consistent and tried to defend better. When we conceded, they started to believe that this moment changed the game. Overall it was on our side. I think we were good at it, but in some moments you need to score and in some moments you need to score.”In the big moments, if we’re lucky, we’ll be good defensively.

“After six days, we played three really tough games. I think the effort was huge. In the second half, it was difficult to keep the same energy. I think that was important in the game.”

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What did you think of the Chelsea fans’ chants?

“Yes, I’ve been told this, but to be honest I haven’t heard it. That’s why it’s hard for me to understand. I don’t understand. I have to believe what you say, but it’s normal “We lost the game 2-1 and this is just trying to express their frustration. We are responsible. The responsibility is mine. I am the head of the team. It’s the coach.”

Are you worried about your relationship with your fans?

“No, I’m not worried. You have to accept it. I said, ‘I think someone asked me, do I feel the love from the fans? I don’t.’ The coaching staff, the coaches and We need to build relationships among our fans.”

“You can build relationships by winning matches. But at the moment, expectations are not being met. We are going to ask for love. I will not ask for anything. I will continue to work and change this situation. We’re going to try and do that.” Circumstances and changes, winning the game, we’re only a week away from the Newcastle game.

“We have to manage reality. We’re working really hard to win games. The team is fighting. Out of six days, I think we played 120 minutes on Sunday, and again on Wednesday. It was a tough game. There were some decisions to be made after that. Injuries and some situations.

“We tried to find different ways to play, but if it doesn’t work out and the fans are disappointed in it, you have to respect their opinion.”

Are you worried if your relationship deteriorates?

“I think the relationship is good. If they did what they had to do, I think it’s a frustration. We need to understand that. I want the team to work, improve and play in the best way. We are fighting to provide the tools to score goals and win games.

“If that’s not possible, today is my 52nd birthday. I know this business very well. I’m not going to give up, I’m going to fight. I’ll fight again tomorrow and prepare for the next match. I’m ready. Yes.”, we will continue to do so. ”

Hello Mauricio, happy birthday…

“Thank you Thank you very much.”

Did a back three suit Brentford’s style?

“No, it was to give the team another way of playing and to have an alternative. We needed to offer the possibility of not having too much distance in midfield. Gallagher did not start against Leeds. He was very, very tired.

“Because players like Lavia were supposed to be very good players, and of course Leslie Ugochukwu, they are injured and the possibility of refreshing players in key areas is No. That’s why we need to help them in another center.” – Back.

“It’s always about continuing to move our ideas forward, but trying to provide a stronger, more transitional differentiation, giving us more freedom and less responsibility.”