Chelsea star Conor Gallagher last minute effort eased pressure on the Argentine tactician whose job was on the line, had Chelsea failed to win against Leeds United in the fifth round of the FA cup tie.
Mauricio Pochettino likely experienced pressure during various moments of last night’s exciting FA Cup victory at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea defeated Leeds United 3-2 in the Round of 16, securing a spot in the quarter-finals where they will face Leicester City at home. However, the scoreline doesn’t fully capture the intensity of the match for Pochettino, especially in the second half.
Despite the win, Chelsea spent much of the second half on the defensive, with their opponents threatening to cause an upset. Pochettino made tactical substitutions, including bringing on Conor Gallagher, who had struggled with fatigue in the previous match.
Conor Ghallagher scores a last minute winner to give Chelsea a 3-2 lead against Leeds United, saves Pochettino’s job.
Gallagher’s impact was evident as he scored a crucial goal late in the game. This decision paid off for Pochettino, potentially prolonging his tenure as the team’s manager.
Pressure mounts on Pochettino as Chelsea hierarchy considers exit
Despite rumors of other potential managerial candidates, Pochettino demonstrated with his strategic moves that he still has the capability to lead the team effectively.
According to reports, Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim was highly considered by the club’s hierarchy after Chelsea’s last Sunday Carabao Cup finals defeat to Liverpool . The management could have waited till the end of the season to decide on Pochettino’s future, However failure to advance in the fifth round tie against Leeds United could have cut shot his stint with the west London side.
