Mauricio Pochettino Archives

11 Sep

Mauricio Pochettino Named United States Head Coach

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Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as head coach of the USA men’s national team. The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss – who left the Blues by mutual consent at the end of last season – will lead USA into their home World Cup in 2026, when the tournament will be played across the States, Canada and Mexico. This will be the first international role for Pochettino, 52, who has also managed Espanyol, Southampton and Paris Saint-Germain during his 15-year, distinguished coaching career. Pochettino replaces Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed after USA failed to qualify from their group at this summer’s…

11 Mar

Chelsea Boss Mauricio Pochettino Would ‘Never’ Quit Struggling Blues

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he would “never” quit his job amid the club’s struggles this season. He was booed by some Blues fans, who also called for him to leave, during last weekend’s draw at Brentford. Chelsea have earned five points from the last 15 and go into Monday’s game against Newcastle United in 11th place. “The fans are not going to love any more another coach at Chelsea. I knew it was going to be tough [and] we need time and belief,” he said. “If you compare with the past when you are in a different project,…

08 Mar

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea’s Under-Pressure Boss UUnderstands Fans’ Frustrations

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he understands why fans were frustrated during Saturday’s draw at Brentford. The club are 11th in the Premier League, having won just 10 games this season, and the Argentine is under growing pressure at Stamford Bridge. “We need to accept the frustration,” Pochettino said on Thursday. During the 2-2 draw at Brentford, where a late Axel Disasi header rescued a point for the Blues, some fans chanted the name of former boss Jose Mourinho. “Maybe if I was a fan I’d be the same because we are not matching the expectation,” added Pochettino, who took…

19 Dec

EFL Cup: Mauricio Pochettino ‘Wants To Deliver’ Trophy For Chelsea

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has urged his Chelsea players to “fight” and be “aggressive” as he looks to mark his first season with a trophy. The Blues will secure a Carabao Cup semi-final if they defeat Newcastle in an all-Premier League tie on Tuesday. “We want to deliver for the club and for the fans,” said Pochettino, who took charge last summer “It’s a priority when you’re at Chelsea to win a title, it’s important so it’s in our mind and objectives.” Chelsea have struggled for consistency under Pochettino and sit 10th in the Premier League, 12 points off the…

01 Nov

Chelsea Fans Need To ‘Believe’ In The Process

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Mauricio Pochettino has called on Chelsea fans to "believe" in the process after a poor start to the season. Chelsea have won five of their opening 12 games across all competitions. "They need to be with us. I know it's difficult to keep your feelings and it's normal," Pochettino said. "The fans want to win and are frustrated and they show emotion but the message is to believe and to show trust in us, and for sure it's about the process of trusting and believing." Chelsea face Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup with both sides mid-table in their respective…

07 Jul

Chelsea Must ‘Deliver From Day One’ – Pochettino

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There is "no patience" in football and Chelsea must "deliver from day one", says new manager Mauricio Pochettino. The former Tottenham boss, 51, has taken over at Stamford Bridge on a two-year deal with the option of a third. Chelsea endured a terrible 2022-23 season in which they had three managers and finished 12th in the league. "It is about delivering from now," Pochettino said at his unveiling. "We cannot tell the people we need six months to create something." Speaking at his first news conference at Stamford Bridge, he added: "I spoke with the owners in a really good…

03 Jul

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea The Greatest English Team Of The Last Decade

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Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea must draw upon their history of winning as they look to build an exciting future under his management. The Argentine reported to the club's Cobham training ground for the first time on Monday, having accepted the task of rejuvenating the Blues' fortunes. Chelsea finished a lowly 12th last season, losing 16 of their 38 games while scoring at an average of just one goal per game. Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter were both sacked despite the club spending a truckload of money under new Todd Boehly-led Clearlake Capital ownership. After taking their time in finding a…

29 May

Chelsea Confirm Appointment Of Mauricio Pochettino

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Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the club's new first-team head coach. The ex-Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager has signed a two-year contract at the club, with Chelsea retaining the option for a further year. Speaking to the club's official website after announcing the appointment, club owners Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, José E. Feliciano, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss said: "The sporting team conducted a diligent and thoughtful process that the Board is proud of. We are delighted that Mauricio will be joining Chelsea. Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding track record. We are…

21 Apr

Mauricio Pochettino Holds Further Chelsea Talks

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Mauricio Pochettino is firmly in the frame to become the new manager of Chelsea after holding further talks over the vacancy, 90min understands. The Blues are on the hunt for a new boss after parting ways with Graham Potter at the start of April. Frank Lampard has returned to Stamford Bridge on a caretaker basis until the end of the season. Chelsea are doing their due diligence on a number of candidates and want to make sure the next appointment is not a misstep as it turned out to be with Potter. Sources have confirmed to 90min former Tottenham and…