Mauricio Pochettino reveals secret talks with Chelsea players inside dressing room at halftime following Gallagher’s Red Card
The Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino had a big role to play from the sidelines today in the crucial win at home to Brighton.
The Blues managed to secure a 3-2 victory over Brighton in the Premier League, but it was yet another chaotic game they’ve been involved in recently.
Chelsea may have held a 2-1 advantage going into the interval, but Conor Gallagher’s sending off for two yellow cards meant they played the second-half with only 10 men.
Thankfully, Mauricio Pochettino’s side managed to dig in and earn three precious league points.
Next, there’s away days at both Manchester United and Everton next week as December heats up.
Half-time message
Chelsea fans may enjoy hearing what their manager said inside the dressing room midway through the Brighton fixture.
“I told the players at half-time [after Gallagher’s red card], this is a massive opportunity and challenge for us to show we are a real team,” Pochettino told Sky Sports.
“We competed really well, we scored another goal with one less [player], and then we won the game, so we are happy and we need to use this kind of victory to try to build our confidence.”
In fairness, Pochettino’s team did seize the big opportunity to show they do have serious characte.