Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has slammed his aspect’s show in opposition to Arsenal as he apologised to followers following the 5-0 defeat.
The Blues suffered their heaviest London derby defeat in 38 years on Tuesday night time, with the Gunners working riot on the Emirates Stadium.
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Leandro Trossard obtained the ball the rolling within the fifth minute, earlier than Ben White and Kai Havertz helped themselves to doubles in the second half.
The outcome leaves Chelsea languishing in ninth spot within the desk – 30 factors behind table-toppers Arsenal.
And with the membership now tasting 11 defeats within the high flight this season, Pochettino was fast to hit out at his aspect’s ‘unacceptable’ and ‘mushy’ efficiency.
Giving his ideas on the mauling to talkSPORT’s Sam Matterface, Pochettino mentioned: “It is tough to elucidate.
“We began the primary half in a really unhealthy manner, we confirmed no power and we did not compete, and within the second half we began in the identical manner.
“We had been talking so much at half time attempting to repair that state of affairs, but it surely was really easy for Arsenal to attain two [quick] targets within the second half.”
Pochettino continued: “We did not compete like a staff, that’s so clear. We’re inconsistent for various causes.
“To begin the sport in the best way that we began is just not acceptable, that’s the drawback.
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“After 70/80 minutes, OK you’re drained and do not have the power, but it surely was the beginning of the sport.
“The way in which that we began was actually painful, and I really feel so dissatisfied as a result of if we wish to compete, we do not solely need to go there and play soccer, we additionally need to have extra power and focus.
“That’s the most tough factor to elucidate.”
Commenting on Chelsea struggling their worst end in a London derby since 1986, Poch remarked: “It is damaging to the gamers, the membership, the teaching employees, every little thing.
“Everybody is broken after this outcome, however the issue is to grasp earlier than while you’re making ready for the sport, if you wish to compete, you could realise that it is a London derby.
“All I can say is I apologise to the followers, I apologise to the individuals as a result of I believe the primary and second quarter-hour [first and second half], half-hour within the recreation, we did not compete.
“We had been so mushy, it is so painful, so painful.”
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Pressed on his harm following the loss, Pochettino acknowledged: “You can’t ask me after shedding 5-0 to Arsenal in a London derby to point out my greatest face and be glad and constructive.
“I would like a number of hours to get well, as a result of I believe it isn’t good to see your staff not compete in the course of the recreation, and the best way that we lose is so painful.”
