Mauricio Pochettino says his Chelsea aspect “gave up” throughout their damaging 5-0 defeat by Arsenal at Emirates stadium.
Having gone into half-time 1-0 down, the Blues conceded 4 targets throughout a devastating 18-minute spell within the second half as they fell to their heaviest defeat in a London derby since 1986.
Pochettino had made three modifications to his defence for the sport, opting to relaxation Trevoh Chalobah and Thiago Silva, whereas Malo Gusto sustained an damage throughout Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester Metropolis.
“It isn’t tough to clarify,” stated Pochettino. “Everybody noticed we did not compete from the start of the sport.
“After we conceded the crew was so gentle. I am so dissatisfied with the beginning as a result of we’re speculated to have full power and compete higher.
“We weren’t aggressive and we didn’t think about conditions the place it’s straightforward to seek out the answer. That’s the reason I am so dissatisfied.”
Chelsea had gone into the match on an eight-game unbeaten run within the Premier League and an outdoor probability of qualifying for Europe subsequent season.
However Tuesday’s loss – their largest of the season – leaves them ninth within the desk.
“We had been speaking at half-time to begin another way,” added Pochettino. “However we didn’t. After we conceded the third objective the crew gave up. It was powerful on them.
“We competed very well towards Manchester Metropolis, it was a incredible recreation. However then we didn’t compete three days later. Possibly we weren’t contemporary.
“It isn’t honest to speak in regards to the gamers we’re lacking. From the beginning of the season we have now been lacking so many gamers each single week.
“The crew confirmed an absence of capability to withstand – that’s what’s the drawback.”