Chelsea will be playing against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday in a match that is expected to be emotionally charged.
Liverpool’s manager, Juergen Klopp, recently announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season, adding an extra layer of sentiment to the game.
Chelsea will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games, and their manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has expressed his determination to claim a crucial win.
In a pre-match press conference, Pochettino acknowledged the significance of the game for Klopp, saying “It’s a special game for him. Until the end, it’s going to be special always.”
He added that Liverpool fans would celebrate and show love to Klopp, which he believes is deserved.
However, Pochettino also emphasized the importance of winning the game, stating, “But we need to go there and win the game. Sorry, but we don’t want to be involved or be part of the celebration. We want to perform well and win the game.”
Pochettino also expressed his admiration for Klopp, saying that he is a coach and a person he will miss.
He loves watching Klopp on the touchline and the team he manages.
Pochettino expressed the hope that Klopp’s break from coaching would be brief, saying, “I hope he’s only away for months, maybe one year, then he comes back.”
In terms of squad updates, Chelsea’s defender Malo Gusto and midfielder Christopher Nkunku are likely to return to the squad for the game, with the latter back in training following a hip issue he suffered at the beginning of the month.
Pochettino stated, “I think it’s good news that Malo Gusto and Christoph can be in the squad for tomorrow. Travel with us, with the team,” adding that striker Nicolas Jackson could also be ready and involved in the game while center-back Trevoh Chalobah is approaching the end of his recovery after being out with thigh problems since the beginning of the season.
However, England defender Levi Colwill will be sidelined with a minor tendon injury.
As for the transfer market, Pochettino was not expecting much activity on deadline day, stating, “I am not excited for Thursday. Not too many things are going to happen. We are quiet, the market is quiet.”
The manager was relaxed about the whole situation of the squad, indicating that the team was not looking to make any major signings at this time.
In conclusion, Chelsea’s upcoming match against Liverpool is expected to be emotional, but the team is focused on claiming a vital win.
Pochettino’s comments on Klopp’s departure and the team’s squad updates indicate that they are ready to face Liverpool with a strong and determined attitude.
