Why Chelsea can hold hope of Liverpool upset amid new Pochettino plan
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Chelsea had a tough match against Manchester City, but it was great practice for the Carabao Cup final.
Some people thought Chelsea would lose badly at Manchester City’s stadium before their big game against Liverpool on Sunday.
But, despite usually struggling at this stadium, Chelsea proved those doubters wrong.
Raheem Sterling scored early for City, but Chelsea played well in the first half and could have scored more goals.
Mauricio Pochettino’s plan worked well, with Chelsea finding chances to score as City’s defense pushed up the field.
Sterling, Nicolas Jackson, and substitute Christopher Nkunku all had chances to score, but Ederson, City’s goalkeeper, made some good saves.
Conor Gallagher defended against Rodri, a key player for City, and Enzo Fernandez showed progress. The defense, especially Axel Disasi, played impressively.
Despite being a young team, Chelsea played Pochettino’s counter-attacking style very effectively, which could be important in future games.
Rodri scored for City later in the game, but Chelsea still felt good about their performance.
Chelsea has been playing better since losing to Wolves, winning games against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
Sunday’s final against Liverpool will be emotional for Jurgen Klopp, and Chelsea will be seen as the underdogs again, especially after losing to Liverpool in January.
To win, Chelsea needs to play with the same quality, determination, and smart tactics they showed against City.
In the Premier League, Chelsea is in 10th place with 13 games left, but they’ve proven they can compete with top teams in important matches.
Sunday’s final isn’t just about winning a trophy; it’s also a chance for Chelsea’s new owners to start building success for the future and secure a spot in Europe next season.
