Mikel Obi says Pochettino would have faced dismissal given Chelsea’s recent poor run.
John Mikel Obi expresses dissatisfaction with Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial performance at Chelsea, citing an underwhelming campaign under the Argentine.
Chelsea, having recently suffered a defeat in the League Cup final against Liverpool, faces the looming threat of not qualifying for European football next season.
The club currently sits in the 11th position on the Premier League table, adding to the disappointment of their season.

As reported Sportsbrief, John Mikel Obi, who achieved numerous honors with Chelsea, including the UEFA Champions League, contends that Mauricio Pochettino would have faced dismissal if Roman Abramovich were still the owner of the club.
Despite arriving in the summer, Mauricio Pochettino has encountered difficulties in maintaining consistent performance for Chelsea this season.
The Blues appear poised to miss out on Champions League football for yet another campaign under his management.
Pochettino maintains that Chelsea’s motivation to win their FA Cup clash against Leeds United was not influenced by Gary Neville’s criticism.
Pochettino and Gary Neville in war of words
The former Manchester United defender had labeled the Blues as “billion-pound bottle jobs” following their 1-0 loss to Liverpool in the League Cup final last weekend.
Chelsea secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Leeds, with Conor Gallagher scoring a late goal in added time to propel them to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.