Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic says the team is fully behind manager Mauricio Pochettino.
It comes after some fans reacted angrily to him during Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Brentford. Sections of the away supporters targeted the Argentine manager.
Pochettino faced another difficult afternoon as Chelsea came from behind to salvage a draw. When the Blues were down 2-1, cries of ‘f*** off Mauricio’ could be heard from the away end.
Fans also sung former manager Jose Mourinho’s name aloud. Even though Chelsea salvaged a draw courtesy to Axel Disasi’s late equaliser, it was insufficient to reverse the club’s sour mood, according to the Express.
Following Nicolas Jackson’s opening goal, Brenftord’s Mads Roerslev and Yoane Wissa scored to put the hosts ahead. The draw hasn’t done much to improve the mood among Blues fans or the club as a whole.
Pochettino is under intense pressure as his team stands 11th in the Premier League, closer to the relegation zone than the top four. Nonetheless, the team continues to support its management. “All of us believe in the manager and we’re all behind him,” Petrovic stated.
“The final (loss to Liverpool) was a learning lesson for us because we are a young side that is still developing. It was a nice lesson and school for us. After the final, we are unquestionably better players, having gained more experience. We will keep working and look forward to improving our Premier League results and moving up the standings.
Pochettino defended his team, telling irate fans to focus their anger on him rather than his players. “We cannot blame the fans,” he remarked when questioned about the post-match sack shouts. “My message is, OK, if they need to vent their dissatisfaction, I’d rather it be via me than the team.
“I am powerful, and with time, we will change perceptions. But I don’t want the supporters blaming the players. I’d rather take the blame than let the players go wild on the field. I don’t care; I am strong enough. I am 52 now.
“The players don’t deserve this. They deserve recognition and support from our fans. If someone needs to take the responsibility, that’s fine. That’s why I am
