Chelsea supervisor Mauricio Pochettino has revealed the weird cause why he retains lemons in his workplace. The Argentine boss stated that they assist in absorbing destructive power and making a constructive environment across the membership.
Pochettino additionally added that it isn’t a brand new observe however one thing he began throughout his time at Tottenham Hotspur, which he says labored wonders. The Argentine stated in a pre-match press convention forward of his facet’s league recreation in opposition to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (September 24) (as quoted by Metro):
“They began to work after two years at Tottenham. Give time to the lemons. It’s a factor that all of us consider. If you wish to have good power it’s good to implement all of the issues that you just consider.
“I consider within the lemons, however, at Tottenham, they began to work after one and a half, two years. They want a very long time. They aren’t magic, however greater than ever I nonetheless consider in them.”
The Argentine added:
“At the moment, in my workplace I’ve yellow ones, inexperienced ones, differing kinds. From Spain, from Italy. I don’t wish to lie, there’s a massive field of lemons.
“I all the time thought the yellow lemons labored a lot better than the inexperienced, however now, I consider in any color – any color may help. If I might get a blue lemon it will be even higher.”
Chelsea have had a dismal begin to their 2023-24 Premier League marketing campaign beneath new boss Pochettino. They’re languishing in 14th place within the standings, profitable solely one in all their 5 video games and dropping twice.
“It is about us recovering gamers” – Chelsea boss says no Champions League soccer is ‘a blessing in disguise’
Through the aforementioned press convention forward of the Aston Villa recreation, Pochettino was requested whether or not his workforce’s lack of European soccer this season might be a blessing in disguise.
The Chelsea supervisor responded within the affirmative. Pochettino stated that they should deal with gamers recovering from harm (as quoted by soccer.london):
“Sure, as a result of I feel for us it is about us recovering gamers from harm. The circumstance is sweet to have time to work.
“It was an excellent week, we labored actually laborious with the gamers we now have after which time to recuperate gamers. Should you (are) concerned in European competitors, it’s troublesome.”
The previous PSG boss added:
“For the followers, after all, it’s troublesome as a result of usually Chelsea are concerned within the competitors, however, in the mean time, we aren’t. We have to make the most of the scenario.”
Chelsea had an disappointing 2022-23 Premier League marketing campaign beneath three completely different managers. They completed twelfth, securing simply 11 wins.
Because of this, the West London outfit did not qualify for Europe altogether. It stays to be seen whether or not Pochettino can flip issues round and lead the workforce to a top-four end this time period.
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