It seems Mauricio Pochettino’s future at Chelsea remains uncertain despite securing European football next season with a win over Bournemouth. While there were reports of a meal with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly, Pochettino stated that he’s no closer to knowing about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s victory over Bournemouth ensured a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, but their participation in either the Europa League or the Conference League will depend on the outcome of the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Pochettino had anticipated a meeting with Chelsea chiefs to review the season, but as of Sunday, he was uncertain whether it would take place. The Argentine manager’s future at the club remains an open question as Chelsea prepares for the offseason.
“On Friday night Todd invited me for dinner. It was a very nice dinner together.
“I don’t know about the rumours about the review. My staff tomorrow are flying (on holiday). Maybe tonight if (club bosses) decide another thing or tell us to stay, (otherwise) they’ll go for a holiday.
“I’m going to stay a few days more in London. My door is always open and my phone is going to be on.”
Nevertheless, Pochettino took some comfort from dining with Boehly.
“If I invite you alone, and you and me have a dinner, it’s not for a bad thing. If I need to tell you something, I call to go for a coffee, not for a dinner.”
Chelsea’s secured a fifth win in a row in the league by beating Bournemouth, a further sign of the progress being made by a youthful squad under former Tottenham manager Pochettino’s guidance.
Raheem Sterling doubled Chelsea’s lead after half-time, and although Bournemouth pulled a goal back when Enes Unal’s strike deflected in for an own-goal off Benoit Badiashile, the Blues hung on.
“Always you can improve,” said Pochettino. “They’re going to be much better next season. They’re going to have one year experience, tough experience. That’s the advantage of being solid and consistent and not too many changes.
“If next season we keep 80, 85 percent of the squad, for sure it’s a big step forward. It’s about having continuity in the ideas, and the knowledge between (the players).”
