Mauricio Pochettino has wondered why he faced so little criticism after Liverpool’s defeat by Arsenal at Anfield last week. The Chelsea manager made the comparison ahead of Wednesday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay against Aston Villa. Pochettino said Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal was similar to the Blues’ 3-1 defeat at Anfield last Wednesday.
The Argentinian claimed the result prompted a different reaction and let United slip out of control. Coach Pochettino said: “It’s difficult when expectations and reality are different. After losing to Liverpool, it was “a big, big failure. Look at Chelsea, it’s a shame.” “I didn’t hear anything when Liverpool lost to Arsenal, but it was the same result as when we played against Liverpool.”
Liverpool fans booed Pochettino as his side were relegated to bottom after their side lost 4-2 at home to Wolves on Sunday. Fans have criticized Pochettino for the diversionary tactics, with Chelsea currently 11th in the Premier League and Liverpool top after their second defeat of the season.
“LFC have lost twice all season and Chelsea have lost twice in five days. Why make a mistake against Liverpool when there are 10 and 20 points between the two teams,” one Liverpool fan wrote on the social networks. “It would have been nice if there was a system to add parallels to wins, which would explain why Liverpool don’t get the same criticism,” added another. “It may sound strange, but listen”.
Liverpool are top of the league and have lost just two league games in 10 months. “Chelsea are 11th and have lost twice in the last week,” said a third. Maybe that’s the reason. Just a random thought.The quarterback wrote: “Brilliant. Liverpool have lost for the first time in 15 league games and are trying. It’s the best distraction.”
Chelsea were left reeling after losing 4-2 at home to Wolves on Sunday, leaving the visitors behind the Blues in the table. The result increased the pressure on Pochettino, who has had a disappointing first season. Pochettino is not in danger of losing his job with the Argentine, who has 18 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge. Mail Sports report that the club are concerned about Pochettino’s sacking and his staff could be at risk of breaching Premier League spending rules.
The club hopes to keep the European football potential until the end of the season before a review takes place. Chelsea face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final and Pochettino will be hoping his side can win in the FA Cup fourth round against Aston Villa.
