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Pochettino hits back at Gary Neville’s Chelsea ‘billion-pound bottle jobs’ jibe

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  • Manager says pundit’s criticism is ‘not fair’ on his young side
  • Pochettino urges players to feel the pain of 1-0 Carabao Cup loss

Mauricio Pochettino conceded that he is running out of time to win trophies and hit back at Gary Neville’s “Blue billion-pound bottle jobs” jibe after Chelsea failed to overcome a young Liverpool side in the Carabao Cup final.

Pochettino, who urged his players to feel the pain of losing 1-0 at Wembley, was reluctant to criticise his side’s passive display in extra-time. Chelsea, who have spent around £1bn in the past two years, were on top at the end of normal time and looked likely to win after Liverpool, who have a major injury crisis, brought on three inexperienced teenagers.

Continue reading…Manager says pundit’s criticism is ‘not fair’ on his young sidePochettino urges players to feel the pain of 1-0 Carabao Cup lossMauricio Pochettino conceded that he is running out of time to win trophies and hit back at Gary Neville’s “Blue billion-pound bottle jobs” jibe after Chelsea failed to overcome a young Liverpool side in the Carabao Cup final.Pochettino, who urged his players to feel the pain of losing 1-0 at Wembley, was reluctant to criticise his side’s passive display in extra-time. Chelsea, who have spent around £1bn in the past two years, were on top at the end of normal time and looked likely to win after Liverpool, who have a major injury crisis, brought on three inexperienced teenagers. Continue reading…