Pochettino has told a Chelsea player that following a poor performance leading to goals against Nottingham Forest, they won’t be in the starting lineup for the club anymore.
After Chelsea’s thrilling win over Nottingham Forest, there’s been talk of Mauricio Pochettino benching Nicolas Jackson, the team’s striker.
At the City Ground, Forest took an early lead through Mykhailo Mudryk’s goal, followed by Willy Boly and ex-Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi extending their lead, leaving Chelsea facing a tough loss.
Yet, with just two games left, Pochettino’s team managed to draw against sixth-placed Newcastle United and clinch a thrilling win with two late goals.
The game-changer came when, minutes after Raheem Sterling’s equalizer, Jackson scored from Reece James’s cross to secure victory against Forest.
Despite his winning goal, Jackson faced criticism from ex-England winger Chris Waddle, who suggested Chelsea should sign a new striker in the summer.
Reflecting on the game, Waddle praised Chelsea’s talent but stressed the need for a consistent scorer.
After the win, Pochettino hailed his team’s resilience, emphasizing the importance of finishing the season strongly.
He also acknowledged Chelsea’s early struggles but noted their improvement throughout the campaign.
Despite the loss to Forest, defeats for Burnley and Luton Town earlier that day all but secured Nottingham Forest’s Premier League status for the next season.