“When we played against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, I think too many decisions … not one key decision was for us. Two Goals was ruled out as Offside. VAR helped them to beat us, always for another colour. Always red. I want to be treated in a fair way.”

In the aftermath of the game, Chelsea’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, pointed to the team’s lackluster defense and a controversial VAR decision as the key factors behind their loss to Aston Villa.

Pochettino, speaking to TNT Sports following Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, acknowledged the team’s strong performance but also admitted to a lack of resilience in the first half.

Despite the setback, Pochettino expressed satisfaction with the squad’s overall performance and praised the players for their efforts against a tough opponent like Villa, who are in contention for a top-four finish.

Reflecting on the match, Pochettino noted that it unfolded largely as expected and emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities against formidable opponents.

Looking ahead, Pochettino urged the team to move forward and suggested that the disallowed goal would be a topic of discussion in the media.