He is not helping us at all, look at how he ghosted against Burnley. Pochettino needs to bench him if he truly wants to win Manchester United today, Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho identifies the single Chelsea player that needs to be traded this summer to make place for new faces
Paul Merson has offered his insights into the upcoming clash between Chelsea and Manchester United in the Premier League, cautioning Erik ten Hag about the immense pressure he will face if his team fails to secure victories in their next two fixtures.
Scheduled for Thursday night, Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea will host the struggling Manchester United side at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, held to a 2-2 draw by a resilient ten-man Burnley, and United, narrowly escaping Brentford with a 1-1 stalemate, have both displayed lackluster performances before the international break, leaving much to be desired in their domestic campaigns.
Pochettino’s inaugural season at Stamford Bridge has been marred by challenges, with Chelsea languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table despite significant investment under the ownership of Todd Boehly, who has poured nearly £1 billion into new signings. Remarkably, Chelsea finds themselves closer to the relegation zone than league leaders Liverpool.
Despite currently holding a five-spot and eight-point advantage over Chelsea, Manchester United’s season has been far from satisfactory, compounded by their premature exit from the Champions League during the group stage.
Looking ahead, ten Hag’s Manchester United will face an uphill battle to secure Champions League qualification for the next season, trailing behind Tottenham and Aston Villa by nine and eleven points, respectively.
In conclusion, both Chelsea and Manchester United are under pressure to salvage their respective seasons, with each manager keenly aware of the stakes involved. As they prepare to lock horns, the outcome of this crucial encounter could significantly influence their ambitions for the remainder of the campaign.
