Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, has expressed the intention to attack Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mauricio Pochettino has vowed that his Chelsea side will adopt an attacking approach when they face Manchester City in their upcoming Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. The two teams played out a memorable 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge in November, with former City player Cole Palmer scoring a late penalty for Chelsea to secure a point. Pochettino’s commitment to attacking football suggests an exciting encounter between the two top-tier teams.
Since their 4-4 draw with Manchester City in November, Chelsea has experienced mixed fortunes in the Premier League, losing half of their 12 fixtures. However, after a 3-1 win away at Crystal Palace on Monday, they have the opportunity to climb to a season-high seventh place if they secure a victory against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Mauricio Pochettino emphasized that Chelsea will not adopt a passive approach against Manchester City and wait for them to initiate. Acknowledging City as one of the best teams globally, Pochettino stressed the importance of being brave, attacking, and forcing them to defend. He highlighted the need for the entire team to make a collective effort and run at City rather than adopting a passive stance. The manager emphasized the significance of bravery and challenging City to make the game competitive.
The upcoming match will also mark Cole Palmer’s return to the Etihad Stadium since his £40 million summer move to Chelsea.
