Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Jurgen Klopp, Chelsea draw, Levi Colwill injury and more
Mauricio Pochettino spoke to the media following Chelsea's goalless stalemate with Aston Villa. The Blues will travel to Villa Park to play the FA Cup fourth round replay after they failed to break the deadlock on Friday evening.
Pochettino's side, after hitting six past Middlesbrough earlier in the week, were unable to replicate such form in front of an expectant Stamford Bridge. Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer both had great chances for Chelsea but were unable to beat Emiliano Martinez, who was in inspired form.
Now, Pochettino will prepare his players for a really difficult test against Liverpool next week as the Blues return to Premier League action at Anfield. But there will be time for a few reflections on the draw. Below, Bobby Vincent transcribed every word Pochettino said following the match.
What's your reaction to Jurgen Klopp deciding to step down at the end of the season?
«I was shocked because today I was working a little bit before the game and I saw the news. Really sad because already we miss him. And then because when we were sacked from Tottenham, the first message I received was from him. That is not the case, I didn't send him a message but I'm going to have the opportunity on Wednesday to thank him and show my respect.
»I think the job he was doing at Liverpool is amazing. We are going to miss him but he deserves his wishes, to rest a little bit and go away. Yes, I think sad news for football. He's a great character, great man, great coach – for sure, English football is going to miss him and Liverpool, of course."
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