MAURICIO POCHETTINO was keen to keep track of what reporters were saying about him today.
Sky Sports presenter Paul Gilmour posted a picture on X (formerly known as Twitter) of Pochettino standing close to him and listening in to what the reporter was saying to camera.
He captioned the post: “When you’re live on @SkySportsNews from Chelsea training and the gaffer sneaks up to listen in.
“Thankfully I was saying nice things.”
The likelihood of reporters saying nice things about Chelsea has increased after a more positive run of results for the club.
Chelsea returned from their winter break with a 1-0 victory over local rivals Fulham.
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They followed that up with a 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
They then drew 0-0 with Aston Villa on the weekend to earn an FA Cup replay.
Sky Sports presenter Dharmesh Sheth responded to the post with: “hahaha brilliant!!”
A Chelsea fan also responded with a laughing emoji.
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A third said: “Did you interview him after this?” Alongside three laughing emojis.
Chelsea have the chance to continue a recent upturn in form when they travel to Liverpool on Wednesday.
Their reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge ended in a 1-1 draw, which will give Blues fans hope against the league leaders.
Chelsea’s form in the league generally this season has been less than stellar.
The club currently sit in ninth place – although they are just one point off a Europa Conference League spot.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
