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“Mauricio Pochettino has told Mourinho that he needs to ‘understand the game better,'” the British media outlet The Daily Mail reported on Nov. 18.
Chelsea drew 0-0 with Bournemouth in the fifth round of the Premier League on Sunday. The Blues are 14th in the league with one win, two draws and two losses.
Chelsea’s fresh start under Mauricio Pochettino has been a nightmare from last season. They’ve been plagued by injuries that have made it difficult for them to build their squad. However, there are some players who are not performing well despite their big-money purchases. One of them is Mourinho.
“Mudrique was replaced by Cole Palmer in the 18th minute of the second half. He failed to make a breakthrough in a disappointing performance.”
Pochettino said of Mourinho: “He is improving. He still has to learn. The Premier League is very fast, the pace of the game is very fast,” he said.
“He needs to understand the game better. Sometimes he needs to try to connect more with the team,” he added, “We need to give him time and tools to develop during the season.” 스포츠토토
Mourinho signed for Chelsea in the winter transfer window for £88.5 million. The Blues even beat out Arsenal for his signature. They were hoping he would be a key part of their second-half comeback, but Mourinho hasn’t scored a single goal in seven Premier League games.
Mourinho’s strengths are clear. His pace down the flanks is superb. Upon joining Chelsea, he quickly became the fastest player in the Premier League with an instantaneous speed of 36.63 kilometers per hour. He dazzled fans with his speed and dazzling dribbling, raising expectations.
However, he still has a lot to work on. He needs to improve his finishing and reduce his inconsistency. In particular, he hasn’t scored a single goal in 21 games since his Chelsea debut. He has only two assists. The big-money striker has yet to live up to expectations.