Chelsea, the west Londoners, suffered a devastating 4-2 loss in the Wolverhampton Wanderers match on Sunday, February 4. Despite taking an early lead through Cole Palmer, the Blues were unable to maintain their advantage. Matheus Cunha seized control of the game with a hat-trick while Axel Disasi inadvertently scored an own goal.
Thiago Silva managed to score for Chelsea in the closing stages but it was merely a consolation goal. This defeat marks their 10th league loss of the season and has resulted in them falling one place below Wolves to 11th position.
Pochettino’s sacking won’t be answer to Chelsea’s problems
The disappointing performance by Mauricio Pochettino's side is adding fuel to growing concerns about his leadership. Appointed as manager last July under Todd Boehly's co-ownership, Pochettino is now facing increasing scrutiny as his team continues its struggle.
Despite significant backing during the summer transfer window - with reported spending of £434.5 million - there has been little improvement from Chelsea’s 12th-placed finish in Premier League table last season.
The risk of missing out not only on a top-four finish but also failing to qualify for Europe for two consecutive seasons is mounting pressure on Pochettino.
Belle Silva indirectly takes dig at Pochettino’s future at Chelsea
Adding intrigue into this mix was an unexpected social media post by Thiago Silva's wife Belle during the game against Wolves. The post quickly caught attention and sparked conversations among Stamford Bridge faithfuls who interpreted her comments as criticism towards Pochettino and suggesting parting ways with him might be beneficial for Chelsea.
Thiago Silva's wife Belle Silva, said:
"It’s time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late."
Belle Silva’s comments have added another layer of complexity into what is already proving a challenging time for both Pochettino and his team at Stamford Bridge.
The defeat to Wolves, coupled with the social media stir caused by Belle Silva's comments, has put the Chelsea manager under the spotlight. The team's performance in upcoming games will be closely watched as fans and critics alike look for signs of improvement or further indications that a change in leadership may be necessary.
As it stands, the pressure is on for Pochettino to turn things around quickly if he hopes to secure his position at Chelsea and lead them back into contention for top spots in Premier League.
