Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea fans not to evaluate him solely on “winning titles” as the club aims for their first domestic trophy in six years.
Chelsea’s last domestic trophy was the 2018 FA Cup, but they’ve secured four international honors since then.
Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager since last summer, has the opportunity to claim his first English prize after previous stints at Southampton and Tottenham.
Pochettino emphasizes that judging a coaching staff solely based on winning titles is not comprehensive, highlighting the many influencing factors.
He believes that winning the Carabao Cup on Sunday won’t significantly impact his popularity or how fans perceive the team.
Pochettino cites Jurgen Klopp’s journey at Liverpool, noting that the manager’s reputation wasn’t tarnished by a nearly four-year wait for his first trophy at Anfield.
Chris Sutton on what the Carabao cup final means for Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino emphasizes the importance of being in the right club, with trust, tools, and responsibility to win, echoing Klopp’s successful trajectory. BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton sees the Carabao Cup final as Pochettino’s “World Cup final,” underscoring the significance of this opportunity for the manager.
Liverpool enters the Carabao Cup final on Sunday with aspirations to secure the first of potentially four trophies this season.
Leading the Premier League by four points, they have also advanced to the Europa League last 16 and the FA Cup fifth round.
This final is a rematch of both the Carabao and FA Cup finals from 2022, where Liverpool emerged victorious on penalties in both instances.
Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister, experiencing his first final with Liverpool, expresses the significance of the upcoming match, highlighting it as a special moment for himself and the team. Mac Allister, motivated by his World Cup win, sees Sunday’s final as a substantial opportunity to achieve more trophies, aligning with his ambitions when he joined the club.
