Chelsea were terrified after losing 3-2 to promoted Luton Town on Saturday, while Mauricio Pochettino’s players appeared to be on their way to an easy victory.
Chelsea won their final match of 2023 (3-2) on the pitch of promoted Luton Town on the 20th day of the Premier League. The Blues appeared to be on their way to a three-goal lead in the 70th minute, thanks to a double from Cole Palmer and a goal from Noni Madueke. But the locals made the London club sweat with two goals in the final ten minutes, but they couldn’t get back on track.
This scenario was not appreciated by one of the locker room executives. From the final whistle, Thiago Silva could not contain his disappointment despite his team’s success. The Brazilian central defender appeared in front of the cameras with a marked face, an attitude commented on in front of the media by the Argentinian technician.
Mauricio Pochettino says he understands the reaction of the rock auriverde, saluting the unwavering professionalism of the ex-Milanese and Parisian. “Thiago is like that. He’s always whining and never happy, but that’s good! He’s 39 and he’s still playing.” Before analyzing the relaxation of his troops: “I think that sometimes we are there on the ground, but sometimes it is small details.”
Tenth in the ranking, Chelsea are far too irregular in their performances to claim a place more in line with their status. By their next meeting against Preston North End in the FA Cup, on January 6 at Stamford Bridge, the winter transfer window will have opened its doors across the Channel. With what intentions on the market? Business to follow, even if we should not expect XXL recruitment as was the case in the last two transfer windows.
