- Chelsea disappointing under Pochettino
- Coach's position not in danger
- Blues can still qualify for Europe
Getty ImagesIs Mauricio Pochettino facing the sack? Why Chelsea boss' job is safe for the time being despite Middlesbrough humiliation - explained
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Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Pochettino's job is not under threat yet, however, as the team still have a reasonable chance of qualifying for European football next season, The Telegraph reports. Despite their position in the league table, they are only three points adrift of seventh-placed Brighton and a further three behind West Ham, who are sixth. Furthermore, they are still in with a chance of winning the FA Cup, which would book them a place in the Europa League. They could also qualify for the Europa Conference League by overturning their deficit against Middlesbrough and going on to win the Carabao Cup.
(C)Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
It seems it is Europe or bust, then, for Pochettino in the second half of the campaign. The Stamford Bridge team will host Fulham in a London derby in the Premier League on Saturday before they welcome Middlesbrough for the second leg of their Carabao Cup tie.
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