Pochettino is facing mounting pressure as he nears the end of his first season in charge of the struggling Blues. Despite over £1 billion spent on players since Todd Boehly’s consortium took charge two years ago, the team is failing to meet expectations. A recent 2-2 draw against Aston Villa offered a glimmer of hope, with the team fighting back from a 2-0 deficit. However, VAR controversially ruled out what could have been the winning goal, adding to the frustration.

Cucurella, a supporter of Pochettino, believes that the team is heading in the right direction under his leadership and that he deserves more time to make an impact. He highlighted Pochettino’s communication skills and urged the players to take more responsibility for their performance. The previous sacking of Graham Potter after less than seven months into a five-year deal underscores the short-term approach at Stamford Bridge. Despite seeking clarity from the co-owners and sporting directors, Pochettino’s future remains uncertain, with the threat of being sacked looming over him.

He has already begun planning for the upcoming transfer window and pre-season, but his tenure remains precarious.