Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is not currently facing immediate pressure to be sacked despite the team’s 4-2 loss against Wolves on Sunday (4 February). The defeat at Stamford Bridge has left Chelsea in 11th place in the Premier League standings, with 15 games remaining in the 2023-24 season. Pochettino, who has acknowledged that his position is no longer secure, has won 15 out of 31 matches since taking charge of Chelsea last summer (2023). This loss to Wolves comes shortly after a 4-1 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield. The recent results and the team’s league position will undoubtedly increase the pressure, but the ownership at Stamford Bridge has already appointed three managers since taking control of the club. A reliable source has informed us that the owners, based in the United States, do not want to dismiss Pochettino so soon, having learned from the challenges faced during the tumultuous 2022-23 season. The one bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for Pochettino is the upcoming League Cup final against Liverpool later this month, which presents an opportunity for him to win his first trophy in England. Chelsea’s poor form this season is particularly surprising considering the significant investment made in the transfer market. The club reportedly spent £400 million on new players last summer, including the signings of Moises Caicedo and Christopher Nkunku. Unfortunately, injuries have severely impacted Pochettino’s plans, with Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, Ben Chillwell, and Reece James among those who have spent a significant amount of time on the sidelines. Chelsea’s next match will be against Aston Villa in a FA Cup fourth-round replay on Wednesday (7 February). In other news, the asking price for Chelsea’s star player has decreased by £30 million.
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