Mauricio Pochettino delivered his first speech since he took over the reins as The Blues’ new manager on Monday.
Pochettino, the former Tottenham manager, was appointed as the new Chelsea manager in May, but his first official day at the club occurred on Monday.
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With the team finishing 12th in the Premier League last season, the 51-year-old faces a significant challenge in turning their fortunes around.
During his first media appearance as Chelsea head coach, Pochettino asserted that he is the right person to restore the club to its former glories.
Despite being sacked by Paris Saint-Germain just a year ago, he expressed his excitement about the appointment.
However, it was not Pochettino’s words that caught the attention of former England footballer Gary Lineker.
Lineker took notice of a bracelet on the Argentine’s right wrist, jokingly suggesting that it appeared as if Pochettino was being held against his will by his new employers.
“Why is he handcuffed?” Lineker tweeted.
Having made a name for himself at Southampton before his successful stint at Tottenham, which included guiding the team to the Champions League final, Pochettino’s association with Spurs led to some questioning his decision to join Chelsea.
Nevertheless, Pochetinno insisted that he is fully committed to his new role.
Pochettino expressed his enthusiasm about working with a young team and stressed the need for hard work and a positive training environment to build success in the coming years.
As Pochettino takes charge, Chelsea is undergoing a significant squad overhaul.
Players such as Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, Kai Havertz, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have been sold, and more departures are expected.
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Mason Mount is rumored to be close to joining Manchester United, while Christian Pulisic, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Romelu Lukaku are also likely to leave.
The club has made a £52 million signing in Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, and further additions are anticipated.
