Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has voiced his dissatisfaction with Mauricio Pochettino’s management at Stamford Bridge. Despite Chelsea’s recent improvement with three consecutive wins, Gallas remains unconvinced and criticizes the team’s lack of consistency.
Chelsea, currently ninth in the Premier League, is still in contention for European qualification but faces uncertainty in their upcoming games. Gallas expresses his desire for more predictability from his former team and questions Pochettino’s tactics and team selection.
The Frenchman particularly highlights his confusion over Pochettino’s choice of left-back, emphasizing the absence of regular options Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella due to injuries. Gallas is critical of Pochettino’s decision to play Levi Colwill in that position and questions why Chilwell wasn’t immediately reinstated upon his return.
Gallas argues that, regardless of a player’s form, if they are available, they should be fielded in their natural position. He finds Pochettino’s strategies challenging to comprehend and suggests the need for more assertiveness in managing the group of young players brought in during recent transfer windows.
In terms of media handling, Gallas suggests that Pochettino may need to be more critical, stating that as a diplomat, the manager’s efforts to build strong bonds with players might hinder necessary tough conversations. Gallas acknowledges the delicate balance in football management, where being both severe and open with players can be challenging, especially when dealing with a squad with many young players.
