• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Mauricio Pochettino and Thiago Silva singled out in Chelsea 'dressing room leak' as major problem identified

Home> Football> Football News> Chelsea

Published 13:49 2 Oct 2023 GMT+1

Mauricio Pochettino and Thiago Silva singled out in Chelsea 'dressing room leak' as major problem identified

Chelsea are looking to get their season back on track.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Mauricio Pochettino and Thiago Silva have been singled out by sources close to the Chelsea dressing room after the side's poor start to the season.

The anonymous sources were speaking to The Athletic ahead of Chelsea's clash against Fulham on Monday.

Chelsea could enter the weekend's fixtures just one point above the relegation zone if results go against them, in what has been a nightmare start to the season under Pochettino.

Advert

The Blues have dominated the ball during several of their fixtures so far this term, but have picked up just five points from six games thus far.

That was typified in the defeat to Nottingham Forest last month, where Pochettino's side had 76 per cent possession and 21 shots on goal.

However, only two of those shots were on target, and they lost 1-0.

Advert

Aside from their 3-0 win over Luton - their only victory this term - Chelsea have scored just twice in their other matches.

And according to a source, speaking to The Athletic, Pochettino has 'given limited tactical instruction to the attacking players', instead preferring to keep messages simple and encouraging the players to express themselves.

However, this account has been disputed by other sources, with Chelsea's problems instead put down to their injury list.

Big-money summer signings Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia have yet to play competitively for the club through injury, with Nkunku expected to carry most of the goalscoring burden after his incredible record for RB Leipzig.

Advert

Meanwhile, another anonymous source close to the dressing room, again speaking to The Athletic, has questioned 'how much [Thiago] Silva is showing he is a winner in the dressing room and setting the standards'.

It is also claimed that 'no-one is really taking responsibility, driving everyone, making it clear we're all in this together'.

This account was disputed by Frank Lampard, who was in interim charge at Stamford Bridge last season. He stated in May that Silva wasn't 'the most vocal', but didn't need to be given his other leadership qualities.

Lampard explained (quotes via Chelsea's official website): "He's demanding, to be fair, and that's a good thing.

Advert

"I wouldn't say he's the most vocal. Each to their own, personality-wise. Some players would be really vocal in a collective environment. He's not that, but he's one of those players that leads by example."

Chelsea will hope to kickstart their season with a win against their London rivals Fulham on Monday, with a victory lifting them up to 11th in the table and one point behind Manchester United.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Mauricio Pochettino, Premier League, Chelsea, Thiago Silva, Frank Lampard, Fulham

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
6 hours ago
11 hours ago
  • GettyGetty
    5 hours ago

    Kobbie Mainoo 'responds' to Ruben Amorim denying his Man Utd transfer request

    Mainoo has been an unused substitute in both of United's Premier League matches this season.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    6 hours ago

    Man Utd 'accept' permanent bid for Antony but fans have spotted major problem

    Antony is finally on the move from Manchester United on a permanent basis.

    Football
  • EA SportsEA Sports
    11 hours ago

    Man Utd player ratings on EA FC 26 leaked as fans left stunned by squad

    There are a number of significant changes compared to EA FC 25.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    11 hours ago

    Thomas Tuchel's true feelings on Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed after England snub

    Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad.

    Football
  • Forgotten Chelsea player who was 'exiled' by Mauricio Pochettino finally hits back in explosive interview
  • Chelsea flop sold by Mauricio Pochettino last year is now smashing it at his new club
  • Chelsea outcast shows brutal reality of ‘bomb squad’ dressing room and fans are furious
  • Thiago Silva's wife Belle posts public apology to Chelsea after Mauricio Pochettino meeting