Just Need Another Billion”-Mauricio Pochettino Slammed Over ‘Scatter-Gun Signing Policy’ at Chelsea

Chelsea’s performances this season have left a lot to be desired. Following their 2-0 loss against Everton, the Blues sit 12th in the table with 19 points. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is facing the brunt of the criticism for the poor string of results. Almost halfway into the season, Pochettino and Co’s MLB-like approach to signing players is being held as the biggest contributor to all the problems.

The London Club spent more than $450 million in the summer transfer window. This takes the total spending since Todd Boehly assumed the ownership to be over $1 billion. Hence, it is perfectly understandable as to why soccer fans are disappointed by the lackluster results.

Soccer expert lashes out at Mauricio Pochettino while quoting Graham Potter

Craig Burley was straightforward about Chelsea’s problems in the ESPN FC show. He said, “The problem has been this scatter gun signing policy that if it moved we signed them and we gave them 7  and 8-year deals and somebody’s going to have to figure it out (how to utilize the players better).” He also presented the example of Mykhailo Mudryk. As per Burley, the $108 million signing is talented and has got the pace and tricks but is indecisive in the final third. With just 2 goals in 32 league games for Mudryk, it’s hard to disagree with Burley here.

The pundit also appeared to take a dig at Chelsea’s huge financial spending. Burley remarked, “Just need another billion of money scattered around do you know.” Burley also added that Pochettino’s decision to bench Thiago Silva did not work as Everton breezed through the Chelsea defense.

However, he did imply that Pochettino is not the sole man to blame. He then referenced previous manager Graham Potter who said, “If you think I’m the problem you’re wrong.” Could he be hinting toward the upper management, which is led by the owner Todd Boehly for Chelsea’s troubles?

While fans and experts are not in favor of further signings, manager Pochettino might have a different view on the matter.

Pochettino hints at further Chelsea transfers in January

Following the Everton defeat, the Argentine manager said that Chelsea is missing something. Mauricio Pochettino also added that despite the result, The Blues are much better than Everton, but need to score. The manager is not satisfied with his current attackers. However, with the comebacks of Christopher Nkunku and Armando Broja, the hopes of becoming more clinical will emerge again.

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Pochettino explained that after the first half of the season, Chelsea has to evaluate. As per him, if the club is not receiving enough, further movement might be necessary. Considering Chelsea sits 18 points behind leaders Liverpool, further incoming and outgoing players seem inevitable. What is your opinion on the problem at Chelsea? Let us know in the comments below.

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