Glen Johnson predicts Newcastle will defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and agrees with Gary Neville’s assessment of Mauricio Pochettino’s players as ‘billion pound bottle jobs’. Chelsea’s recent form has been disappointing, with just three wins in their last nine matches. Despite showing promise during the Christmas period, their performance has declined, leading to criticism of Pochettino. The Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool and a draw against Brentford have intensified the pressure on the Argentine manager.
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their recent disappointment when they face Newcastle on Monday night. However, Johnson, a former Chelsea player, believes that this match could be dangerous for his former club. He points out that Newcastle has been in good goal-scoring form and suggests that if they start well, they could easily win the game. Johnson predicts a 2-1 victory for Newcastle based on current form.
Despite speculation about Pochettino’s future and potential managerial replacements, Johnson hopes that Chelsea will stick with the ex-Spurs boss. He considers Pochettino to be a top manager and believes that the club needs more time for things to settle down. Despite their recent struggles, he still has confidence in Pochettino and the team.
During Chelsea’s Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool, Gary Neville labeled Pochettino’s players as ‘billion pound bottle jobs’. Johnson agrees with Neville’s assessment, saying that although the comment may be funny, it is also correct. He points out that if Chelsea can’t win that final, they can’t win any final. Johnson highlights the fact that Liverpool had only two senior players left for the last 20 minutes of the game and questions why Chelsea couldn’t dominate the match with two midfielders that cost over £100 million. He acknowledges the talent of Liverpool’s young players but believes that Chelsea should have achieved a better result.
In conclusion, Glen Johnson predicts a Newcastle victory over Chelsea and agrees with Gary Neville’s assessment of Mauricio Pochettino’s players. Chelsea’s recent form has been disappointing, and their performance in the Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool raised concerns. Despite this, Johnson believes that Pochettino is a top manager and hopes that Chelsea will give him more time to turn things around.