‘I can’t accept this draw this is what happened’ – Mauricio Pochettino finally cries out after draw with Bournemouth
Chelsea have won just one out of the five Premier League games played so far this season, following a goalless draw against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson hit the woodwork, while Levi Colwill saw his goal disallowed as Chelsea suffer the lowest return in five Premier League games since 1995/1996.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino applauded the efforts of his players but emphasised that the team must find its way around the goal post better.
The Argentine also bemoaned his side’s injury woes.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Pochettino said: “I cannot say that I am happy but it was a very competitive game. I think we deserved more, we deserved to win. We created good chances and in the first half after 20, 30 matches I think we created many chances and didn’t score.
“With 12 injuries and only three players that started today who were with us for these two weeks I think I need only need to say it was a really good effort from the team.
“I think we need to be tough in the way that we are trying. We need to prove our efficiency in front of goal,” Pochettino added on his side’s missed chances.
“We need to be calm also but these circumstances are not always easy for the players. We cannot blame anyone.
“In the last 10 minutes out full-backs and some defensive players wanted to do the jobs of the offensive players. Sometimes we couldn’t risk the point.
“I prefer that to being relaxed and calm. They care a lot about the game and situation. The effort was really good.”