‘It’s difficult to understand. I don’t get why the manager is doing this, he can’t play me and he won’t let me leave this January”-Chelsea star is not impressed with Mauricio Pochettino’s managemen
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas is dissatisfied with Mauricio Pochettino’s performance as manager at Stamford Bridge, citing some of his decisions and the team’s volatility.
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The Blues are ninth in the Premier League table, still in contention for a European spot, since they are only three points behind West Ham in sixth and nine behind Arsenal in fourth place.
Pochettino’s team has won their past three top-flight games and four of their last five in all competitions, indicating that things have improved recently, but Gallas is not convinced.
The Frenchman wants more consistency from his former side, claiming that despite recent victories, he has no idea what to anticipate from the Blues’ next game.
How do I grade Poch’s start at Chelsea? To be honest, his management isn’t very good right now,’ Gallas told Gambling Zone.
We can see the results. They won against Fulham on Saturday, but we don’t know if they’ll win the next game, which is an issue for Chelsea right now; one game they’ll win, the next they’ll draw or lose, and that’s not enough.
‘That is why we continue to anticipate more from Pochettino and Chelsea. That’s why the fans are so dissatisfied with the results and the way they play.
Gallas has expressed confusion over Pochettino’s tactics and team selection, specifically the Argentine’s pick at left-back.
Levi Colwill has played there for the majority of the season, with Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella both injured.
Gallas was dissatisfied with Chilwell’s performance on the bench against Fulham, his first appearance since September, as Colwill started.
‘It’s tough to comprehend why the players are playing out of position; I’m not sure why the manager is doing this,’ he remarked.
‘If you have a left-back on your roster and he’s available, you must play him. The club acquires players to play on weekends, and the best players must be placed in those positions on the pitch.
‘Even if your left-back is average, you must play them. You can’t play a right back at left back or a centre back there, which is why Pochettino’s tactics have been tough to understand.
Gallas believes Pochettino should be more firm with his bunch of young players, who were thrust together during recent transfer windows, as he attempts to construct a team.
Does Poch need to be more ruthless with the media? “Pochettino is a diplomat,” the Frenchman explained. ‘He tries to have a good relationship with his players, but as we all know, football has changed and it is difficult to find managers that are strict and honest about their players.
‘Poch is frightened of making his players unhappy, and even if what he says is correct, the players may not accept it, and it may be reported in the media, making them insecure.
‘When you have so many young players in your squad, you have to be cautious because if they decide not to participate, it might be problematic.’
