Chelsea have been in turmoil again, from an exciting three-game winning streak to a sudden two-game losing streak, especially against Liverpool, where we saw not only a defeat, but also a huge gap to the Premier League champions. This kind of capriciousness not only makes the fans feel up and down, but also makes people start to question, what is Chelsea's problem?
From Frank Lampard to Thomas Tuchel to Graham Potter and now Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea's frequent changes of manager do not seem to have made a fundamental difference. Changing the commander is like changing the knife, but the problem does not seem to be the knife. At present, with Pochettino's precarious position, we can't help but ask, is the problem with the coach?
Halfway through the league season, Chelsea are still in the middle of the table, and Champions League qualification is even more out of reach. For a team with a long history and a glorious past, such a result is undoubtedly unacceptable. The team's investment in the past few transfer windows has been staggering, with hundreds of millions of euros in transfer fees generously sprinkled on players such as Enzo and Caicedo, but the big gamble in the transfer market has not paid off accordingly.
The lack of tactics and the poor combination of the squad seem to be the two biggest problems for Chelsea at the moment. Although Pochettino is a coach who has stood out from a number of big clubs, his tactical layout and use of players do not seem to have the desired effect. What is even more disappointing is that many of the first-class players brought in have failed to perform at the level they should have at Chelsea, and Caicedo's performance was even more shocking.
In addition to this, the development of young players is also an issue to watch. Under Pochettino, many young talents have not been given the opportunities and growth space they deserve, which is undoubtedly a huge regret for a team that values the future.
Compared to Europe's top coaches, Pochettino's resume does look a little underwhelming. Although he has achieved some results during his time in charge of Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, Pochettino has a clear gap compared to top managers, both in terms of tactics and star management.
The question now is, if Pochettino leaves, will Chelsea be able to find a more suitable candidate? It's a question for all Chelsea fans to ponder. A change of leadership is not a fundamental solution, and it may require deeper structural adjustment and strategic thinking.
For those of us who are loyal Blues, we will continue to support Chelsea, rain or shine. Hopefully, the management will find the real problem and get Chelsea back into the blue storm that has terrified their opponents. We're looking forward to that day and looking forward to Chelsea's rise again.