Pochettino lauds Chelsea's tenacity in Premier League opener vs Liverpool at Stamford Bridge

In a pulsating kick-off to the new Premier League season, Chelsea, under the stewardship of their new boss Mauricio Pochettino, showcased resilience in a 1-1 draw against a formidable Liverpool side at Stamford Bridge.

SportsTak

• Mon • 14 Aug 2023

In a pulsating kick-off to the new Premier League season, Chelsea, under the stewardship of their new boss Mauricio Pochettino, showcased resilience in a 1-1 draw against a formidable Liverpool side at Stamford Bridge.

The match, garnering immense anticipation, lived up to its billing with both sides displaying superior football finesse. The scoreboard lit up when Liverpool's attacking dynamo, Luis Diaz, made no mistake in converting Mohamed Salah's pinpoint cross just 18 minutes into the game. Stamford Bridge resonated with cheers not long after, as Chelsea's new entrant, Axel Disasi, leveled the scoreline in the 37th minute, capitalizing on a dedicated effort from their diligent wingback, Ben Chilwell.

As the game unfolded, Chelsea's hunger for dominance was evident. Their new striking asset, Nicolas Jackson, consistently threatened Liverpool's defenses. Contrastingly, Liverpool, despite launching 13 attempts at the goal, managed to keep only one on target. As the game reached its climax, fans held their breath, witnessing chances created at both ends, yet the net remained untouched.

Reflecting on the team's robust performance, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea's fresh managerial addition, shared his thoughts. "I'm so pleased with the performance overall," the former Tottenham manager conveyed, as reported by Reuters. He further added, "I think we deserved to win because we conceded only one shot on target against a team like Liverpool... It's only the start, it's only the beginning."

Pochettino didn't miss emphasizing the electrifying atmosphere at Stamford Bridge, remarking, "When some difficult moments appeared, the team was there and then the crowd was fantastic."

As Chelsea eyes further enhancements to their squad, the rumor mill suggests a potential agreement with Moises Caicedo. Pochettino, discussing his squad aspirations, commented, "We need good players. Yes, we need to improve the squad." He then emphasized the importance of strategic recruitment by adding, "For sure we are going to improve the squad. It's about finding, you know, the right profile, the right player to create the combination that we are maybe more solid."