In the 23rd round of the Premier League on Sunday night, Chelsea and Wolves had a surprising result, with the final score of 2-4 not only a numerical defeat, but also an emotional gap. At Pochettino's post-match press conference, his words seemed to shine through the haze. Talking about the ups and downs of the game and the team's performance, his candor and confronting reality can't help but fill people with mixed feelings about the future of this team.
It wasn't a bad start to the game, with Chelsea's goal giving hope in mind. ButThe situation on the football field is unpredictableThe appearance of two own goals not only changed the score, but more importantly, changed the mentality of the players. Pochettino said: "From the way you conceded the first goal, the team suffered. This sentence seems to remind us that football is not only a contest of technology and tactics, but also a game of psychology and emotion.
In the face of pressure, the players appeared nervous and this nervousness affected their performance. "We need to win, play well and perform well. "However, when pressure becomes a burden, the hope of victory also becomes slim. Palmer's goal did not give the team enough motivation and only mixed the mood of the team.
Pochettino did not shirk responsibility when it came to his players' performances: "I don't think we're good enough, at the moment, that's the reality. "This courage to face up to inadequacy is the first step to change. Every defeat is a test for the team and an opportunity to grow. The players need to learn from their failures and regain their confidence so that they can be better in the upcoming games.
The anger and disappointment of the fans was understandable, and Pochettino also expressed his apologies to the fans: "All we can say is that we want to apologize to the fans. "The fans are an integral part of the team and their support is what drives the team forward. In these difficult times, the team needs the understanding and support of the fans even more.
Pochettino's words give a sense of his love for football and his sense of responsibility to the team. In the world of football, everyone needs to be brave enough to face challenges, whether it's players, coaches or fans. After this disappointing game, Chelsea needed more than just technical and tactical adjustments, but also mental and emotional recovery.
The game is over, but the challenge continues. For Chelsea, it's not just a defeat, it's a test of grit, responsibility and recovery. Pochettino and his team are under a lot of pressure, but as he said: "We have the energy and the ability to follow.