Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, is contemplating a significant alteration to his team in a desperate attempt to keep his job following their recent 4-2 home loss to Wolves. The defeat at Stamford Bridge escalated pressure on Pochettino, with boos resonating among the crowd. The team’s current 11th place standing in the league has severely dampened hopes of securing a spot in Europe next season, intensifying the scrutiny on the manager.
In the wake of the disappointing result, there was even a social media call for Pochettino’s removal from none other than Thiago Silva’s wife. As per reports from the Evening Standard, Pochettino is pondering a shift to a three-man defence formation. Throughout the season, Chelsea has adhered to a 4-2-3-1 formation, but the potential tactical move to 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 aims to bring about better midfield balance and allow more attacking freedom to Ben Chilwell in the wing-back position.
Additionally, the alteration could offer enhanced defensive support, leveraging Chelsea’s array of central defensive options. This contemplated tactical transition not only signifies a potential pivotal moment for Pochettino but also underscores the mounting pressure and the urgent need for a resurgence at the struggling Chelsea.
