Mauricio Pochettino received a very positive text’ from Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly following Wolves defeat, as the under-fire manager pleads for ‘faith’ from fans.

Mauricio Pochettino claims he received a “very good text” from Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly following the club’s defeat to Wolves.

The Chelsea manager stated that Boehly gave him an encouraging letter following the club’s 10th Premier League defeat of the season at home to Wolves on Saturday. The Argentine coach also asked fans to put their “trust” in him and the players as they work to turn things around.

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WHAT MAURICIO POCHETTINO SAID

Speaking to reporters, Pochettino revealed that Boehly sent him a “very good text” after the loss against Wolves before insisting: “We are all together in this.”

The Blues boss added: “The desire was there, the attitude was there but for other reasons [we didn’t win]. It’s difficult to explain here but the fans need to trust.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

While there have been growing calls for the manager to be sacked, it is unlikely that the club would part ways with Pochettino just yet, with his contract still due to run for another 18 months. If Chelsea decide to sack Pochettino they would have to pay a compensation fee of £10m (€11m/£12.5m), which will be nigh impossible for a club who are very close to breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea will hope to turn things around on Wednesday as they take on Aston Villa an FA Cup fourth-round replay. Pochettino’s side will then aim to return to the top half of the Premier League with a win at Crystal Palace on February 12.