Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has slammed his facet’s show in opposition to Arsenal as he apologised to followers following the 5-0 defeat.
The Blues suffered their heaviest London derby defeat in 38 years on Tuesday evening, with the Gunners operating riot on the Emirates Stadium.
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Leandro Trossard acquired the ball the rolling within the fifth minute, earlier than Ben White and Kai Havertz helped themselves to doubles in the second half.
The outcome leaves Chelsea languishing in ninth spot within the desk – 30 factors behind table-toppers Arsenal.
And with the membership now tasting 11 defeats within the high flight this season, Pochettino was fast to hit out at his facet’s ‘unacceptable’ and ‘smooth’ efficiency.
Giving his ideas on the mauling to talkSPORT’s Sam Matterface, Pochettino mentioned: “It is tough to elucidate.
“We began the primary half in a really unhealthy approach, we confirmed no power and we did not compete, and within the second half we began in the identical approach.
“We had been talking rather a lot at half time attempting to repair that scenario, nevertheless it was really easy for Arsenal to attain two [quick] objectives within the second half.”
Pochettino continued: “We did not compete like a crew, that’s so clear. We’re inconsistent for various causes.
“To start out the sport in the best way that we began is just not acceptable, that’s the downside.
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“After 70/80 minutes, OK you’re drained and do not have the power, nevertheless it was the beginning of the sport.
“The way in which that we began was actually painful, and I really feel so dissatisfied as a result of if we wish to compete, we do not solely should go there and play soccer, we additionally should have extra power and focus.
“That’s the most tough factor to elucidate.”
Commenting on Chelsea struggling their worst lead to a London derby since 1986, Poch remarked: “It is damaging to the gamers, the membership, the teaching employees, every part.
“Everybody is broken after this outcome, however the issue is to understand earlier than if you’re making ready for the sport, if you wish to compete, it’s worthwhile to realise that it is a London derby.
“All I can say is I apologise to the followers, I apologise to the folks as a result of I believe the primary and second quarter-hour [first and second half], half-hour within the recreation, we did not compete.
“We had been so smooth, it is so painful, so painful.”
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Pressed on his damage following the loss, Pochettino acknowledged: “You can not ask me after dropping 5-0 to Arsenal in a London derby to indicate my finest face and be pleased and constructive.
“I want a number of hours to recuperate, as a result of I believe it isn’t good to see your crew not compete in the course of the recreation, and the best way that we lose is so painful.”
