‘Not enough’: Pochettino factors at key Chelsea failing in shock defeat
The Blues had been aggressive however wasted a number of probabilities earlier than Anthony Elanga surprised Stamford Bridge by capitalising on a Moises Caciedo mistake to attain.
Nicolas Jackson missed the largest likelihood late on however Chelsea appeared anxious late on because the youngest squad within the Premier League chased an equaliser.
Pochettino insists his aspect had been the higher group however was upset with how they dealt with sure conditions.
He stated: “In this type of game, I think it would help us to be more mature and to feel the competition. It is not enough to have quality but you need to compete in a different way to match their aggressivity, energy and desire.
“Of course, we were better and we can’t say we didn’t deserve more. We create and not score but that’s the procees. You need to give some time to the players.
“You know if you don’t score, it is difficult to win games.”
Chelsea will now regroup over the worldwide break with 9 gamers out injured and lots of probably returning to face Bournemouth upon the return to membership soccer.
Most of Pochettino’s squad might be away with their nationwide groups however he’s excited to have a few of his gamers again, having named two goalkeepers and teen Deivid Washington on the bench.
He added: “I only have four players [to work with over the international break] but I think it will be useful to recover some players, yes.
“I think nearly all my squad will be away so we will only have four or five. It will be useful to recover my players to have a more competitive squad to get the best results.”