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Mark White

Chelsea's lack of 'leaders' blasted by Arsenal legend, who blames Mauricio Pochettino for cup final embarassment

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 7, 2023 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images).

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is to blame for the League Cup defeat to Liverpool last weekend, with the Blues lacking real leaders in their team.

That's according to former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, who has claimed that the problems down the road at Stamford Bridge run deep. Chelsea were beaten in extra-time by Liverpool to the League Cup, despite the Reds bringing on several teenagers, as Jurgen Klopp's inexperienced midfield overpowered Pocettino's £200 million pair of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.

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