Mauricio Pochettino clarifies his reasons for missing Chelsea’s lap of appreciation.

Mauricio Pochettino clarifies his reasons for missing Chelsea’s lap of appreciation.

Mauricio Pochettino remains uncertain about his future at Chelsea and explained his early departure from the pitch before the club’s end-of-season lap of appreciation.

The Argentine coach had a challenging season at Stamford Bridge, but a five-game winning streak, ending with a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, secured sixth place in the Premier League and a spot in European competition next season.

Moises Caicedo scored a spectacular goal from the halfway line in Sunday’s game. Both teams scored early in the second half, and Chelsea faced intense pressure towards the end but managed to hold on for the win.

Chelsea’s European competition next season depends on the outcome of the FA Cup final, with a Manchester United victory relegating Chelsea to the Europa Conference League.

Pochettino’s future remains uncertain as he has faced significant pressure throughout the season. His early exit from the pitch on Sunday, before the customary lap of appreciation, fueled speculation. Pochettino and his coaching staff left for media duties, missing the chance to address the fans.

In his post-match press conference, Pochettino downplayed the significance of his early departure, attributing it to a lack of time due to Thiago Silva’s farewell presentation and the need to attend media duties. When asked about a rumored meeting with the club’s hierarchy to discuss his future, Pochettino said he was unaware of any such plans but mentioned having a pleasant dinner with club owner Todd Boehly.