The players who will miss the encounter on Sunday include Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Christopher Nkunku, as announced by the club on Friday. Pochettino has not expressed any new concerns, despite the fact that these absences are notable.
Despite this setback, Pochettino is confident that, under the right conditions, his team can compete with the greatest, having watched Chelsea defeat Tottenham 4-1 on Monday.
Chelsea’s incredible triumph over Tottenham, which was made possible by Ange Postecoglou’s team receiving two red cards, demonstrates the team’s tenacity.
Pochettino emphasizes that his club is not an underdog even though he acknowledges that his team would face the current treble winners.
He calls City the best team with the best management and coaching staff and commends them for their organizational genius. Although the task at hand is clearly difficult, Pochettino highlights the team’s unwavering commitment to playing at their highest level with the ultimate aim of earning three points.
Pochettino highlights that Chelsea, a side steeped in football tradition and history, never adopts an underdog mentality, even in the absence of key players.
The team’s ability to compete with the best English football teams was showcased in their most recent match against Tottenham, showcasing their quality and character.
The match at Stamford Bridge is especially important because City is playing against Cole Palmer, a well-known alumnus from their academy who suddenly signed a £42.5 million contract with Chelsea on deadline day. Pochettino is full of praise for Palmer’s attitude, versatility, and speedy integration into the team’s growth.
Although Pochettino is pleased with Palmer’s contributions, he is anticipating another great performance against his former teammates in this rare and extraordinary opportunity.
