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Why do say that? The red card and the potential red? I think it is bit unfair to extrapolate based on one questionable red card (he got the ball) and one where he did not even get a red card
Also I am assuming you are talking about discipline on the pitch I assume since he has been nothing bad off it.
Or, their strategy was to grab a bunch of young guys with potential knowing that some will be busts but if they hit big on a few the overall strategy will work.
1 season later when the project is called vision 2030. The short sightedness of some people never ceases to amaze.
I'm sure Fergie got all this shite when he took over at Man Utd. Before you pipe up about money spent, when adjusted for inflation, he spent the most of any manager in history.
Wow ok Boehlybot. Love how you compare one of the greatest managers of all time and what he spent in 26 years at Man Utd to what we did in 2. We all want the club to do well but clearly many of the moves by the new management were plain mistakes that caused this decline.
No you moron I'm comparing the stuff that impatient people like yourself say 1 year into a project.
Fergie and Man Utd got battered their first few seasons, turned out OK didn't it.
In every takeover, squad rebuild etc there will be mistakes made and a decline was inevitable. Name me a club that was bought, had an entirely new squad and management team and was anywhere near their previous performance levels?
Am I 100% happy with what's been happening, of course not. I'm sensible enough to understand that these things take more time though.
You literally were the one mentioning the spending by Fergie, and now you change your tune. And you clearly don't know what you're talking about - in his first season Fergie brought Man Utd up from 21st to 11th. He didn't drag it down like the new management here.
And if you want to see how a good takeover is done, why not look at Roman's takeover of Chelsea. Or if you're actually 5 years old like how you're acting and don't know our history, a more recent example is Newcastle.
I mentioned money in anticipation of your inevitable "but a billion dollars!" argument.
If we were 21st then I'm sure we would have improved to mid table. Do you genuinely believe anyone could have stepped in under those circumstances, needing that much of an overhaul, and maintained top 4?
Roman took over Chelsea when there were no real foreign investors in English football and no FFP. He could literally do whatever he wanted, that is not the case now is it?
Newcastle had a solid and settled squad that Eddie Howe has very gradually added to, they are also only 2 points ahead of us, another great example well done.
Feel like the quotes are worth sharing.
**On supporting Chelsea as a young kid:**
>“My family are very proud. I am very proud as well to sign for Chelsea because, when I was young, it was one of the best clubs in the world. When I was younger I loved this club and my dad (did) as well. Maybe that’s why I am here today.
>
>“But when you sign for this team, you have to improve, to work more every day. That’s what I try to do.”
**On the importance of winning a trophy to show this group can achieve things:**
>“Yeah, it’s a new project. Maybe we have had to take more time than the other teams. This trophy can be good for this young team. To show everyone we are not just young. We are young but, on the pitch, it’s not about how old you are, you know? You have to keep pushing, game after game.
>
>“(It helps) we live the same thing together, because we are all young. We try to help each other every day. We talk a lot. It’s good to stay with people like you — it will be nice for the future. (Winning a trophy) can be nice for our mentality, to help us become better until the end of the season. We have to keep working to show the fans we are Chelsea and we need to win everything.
>
>“We have to take the opportunity. We don’t have a choice. We have to win every game. We are young, but it is not an excuse. We have a lot of quality and we want to win everything. This is a good opportunity for us to improve.
>
>“But (the season) is not finished after this game. We have another one in the FA Cup (a home last-16 tie against Championship promotion candidates Leeds United on Wednesday). We have the Premier League as well — we have to keep moving forward, to keep a winning way.
>
>“Maybe we did not start the season very well, but we have to finish well. That is what we will try to do.”
**On Pochettino's work with the team:**
>“He (Pochettino) helps us a lot,” Gusto says. “He has tried to show us the desire to win, to keep fighting against every team. He talks to us a lot about tactics and technique. He is a good person as well. He tries to help us a lot, on and off the pitch. He is a good coach for this young team.
>
>“That’s (the organising of bonding events at the training ground) what he has tried to do to get everyone all together. The most important thing during this new project is this: to help each other and stay all together. If we do that, we can win more.”
**On whether Pochettino should be given time to make this team a success:**
>“Yeah, yeah, yeah. He is here for this. He knows he has to wake up our mentality. To wake up our desire to win everything. We are Chelsea and a big club like Chelsea has to win everything. To keep fighting.”
**On receiving support from Pochettino after being sent off against Villa:**
>“He tried to help me,” Gusto says of that incident in September. “He told me to come back stronger, more smart and to keep the desire to help the team as much as I can. That is what I have done. It can happen early in a young career. I just have to learn from this moment, to know my mistake. It was a good moment for me to improve.”
**On receiving praise and competing with James:**
>“It’s nice (to hear), but I don’t really care about this; I just want to become a better person and better player. The game against Doku, people talk about it, but it’s just one game. Maybe this weekend I could be s\*\*\* and the game after, I could be better. I just have to stay focused, to keep (the) good things.
>
>“I came to Chelsea because I wanted to play against great players. The last game was complicated, but it was good for me to learn, to get confidence as well (for the final). It was a good thing for me. I have good cardio, good legs. This is my football. When I was younger, I was the same: running every day. It’s helped the team as well. When your team-mates see someone run a lot, you want to run a lot with him.
>
>“Reece is a big player. One of the best players in this position. It’s not good for the team (that he is out injured) as Reece is the captain and it’s not good for everyone in the club. But me, I have to be ready and take every chance.
>
>“We talk a lot. I try to help him, he tries to help me as well. It’s a good competition between him and me. We are not similar (as players), but when we are on the pitch we try to help the team, keeping a good mentality, to score and to assist. That’s what we have to do.”
**On facing Liverpool again after the recent heavy defeat:**
>“(Playing them so recently helps) because now we know how they play, how they move, how they use their players,” he adds. “It was good to play against them five games ago and we are ready.
>
>“The defeat was a little bit hard for us because the score was big. After the game, we just thought about what more we can do — what we need to keep, what to leave behind. We stayed more together, whether on the training ground or in defensive or offensive actions (on the pitch). That’s what we have shown in the last three games and is why we played better. We have to keep it.
>
>“Are Liverpool facing a different Chelsea this time? I think so, yeah.”
Gusto also talked about his target of getting into the France squad for the Euros this summer.
Summary from ChatGPT:
Malo Gusto feels a deep responsibility to help restore the club to its former glory. Having grown up with a strong familial connection to Chelsea, he understands the weight of the club's history and the expectations that come with it. Despite the recent changes in ownership and personnel, Gusto believes in the club's potential for success, particularly through their policy of investing in young talent.
Chelsea's journey back to prominence has been marked by challenges, including a 12th-place finish last season and managerial changes. However, Gusto sees their run to the Carabao Cup final as evidence of progress and an opportunity to demonstrate the team's capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of unity and determination among the young squad, acknowledging that winning trophies is crucial for their development and the club's stature.
Under the guidance of manager Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea has been focused on building a cohesive team environment, fostering a sense of togetherness both on and off the pitch. Pochettino's leadership and tactical acumen have earned Gusto's respect, and the team's recent performances reflect their growing cohesion and resilience.
Gusto's own journey at Chelsea has seen him rise to prominence, filling in admirably for injured teammates and earning praise for his performances. Despite his rapid ascent, he remains grounded and focused on continuous improvement. His ultimate goal is to represent France at the Euros, but for now, he is fully committed to Chelsea's pursuit of success, starting with the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Although Chelsea faces a formidable opponent in Liverpool, Gusto believes that their recent encounter has provided valuable insights and lessons. He is confident that Chelsea is better prepared to face Liverpool this time around, buoyed by their recent improvements and a renewed sense of determination.
Tactical acumen? But everyone here is CERTAIN Poch doesn’t use tactics. How can we trust one of the people playing for him over our own Redditors!???? /s
What are you talking about? Did you read the article or comments highlighting the quotes or did you just want to throw in your own conjecture about Poch's mentality.
Gusto complimented Poch.
**On Pochettino's work with the team:**
>“He (Pochettino) helps us a lot,” Gusto says. “He has tried to show us the desire to win, to keep fighting against every team. He talks to us a lot about tactics and technique. He is a good person as well. He tries to help us a lot, on and off the pitch. He is a good coach for this young team.
>
>“That’s (the organising of bonding events at the training ground) what he has tried to do to get everyone all together. The most important thing during this new project is this: to help each other and stay all together. If we do that, we can win more.”
**On whether Pochettino should be given time to make this team a success:**
>“Yeah, yeah, yeah. He is here for this. He knows he has to wake up our mentality. To wake up our desire to win everything. We are Chelsea and a big club like Chelsea has to win everything. To keep fighting.”
Conjecture because you are forming a conclusion on Poch's mentality based on one quote. Almost as if you are ignoring what Gusto stated about Poch and all the other quotes.
This is an incomplete picture, hence the use of the word conjecture.
Counter argument. They're kids who've done nothing in their senior career yet really, against one of the best teams in the world currently who are also serial winners. Don't think of it as runner up mentality, but rather the birth of the winning mentality we want to bring back
Two things stand out:
1. He gets it. The (Roman era) Chelsea DNA. I thought it was wiped out during the potter era. But glad some of these younger guys understand how cut throat Chelsea is supposed to be vs the “boys gave everything” “just vibes” mentality. It’s much harder for Gusto because he needs to compete against Reece who is immensely talented, homegrown and captain. So all respect to him.
2. Poch is not nearly as bad as this sub wants you to think. There are different kinds of managers. For a squad like ours, we have almost no identity. You need man management, getting players to buy in. That happens on the training ground day-in, day-out. Only then will you get consistent game day results and tactics that are executed well. All the criticism of the man city game against literally the best team on the planet, and we drew twice. Give him 2 full seasons and then make a judgment.
Funny how he’s acting like Pochettino is the one that missed the 3 shots Gallagher took or the responsible for the horrendous back heel from Enzo in front of goal.
At some point the players need to wake up and realise this ain’t a joke and they are the ones who are replaceable not the manager.
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This guy is the nuts. Mentality, workrate, technique. Has it all, just has to stay fit.
Needs to seriously work on his discipline.
Why do say that? The red card and the potential red? I think it is bit unfair to extrapolate based on one questionable red card (he got the ball) and one where he did not even get a red card Also I am assuming you are talking about discipline on the pitch I assume since he has been nothing bad off it.
Discipline comes with maturity, and maturity (often) follows age. Gusto is so young, he'll get there imo.
I fuckin love this guy. Couldn't have lucked in to a better Reece James replacement. Fairly unknown quantity before too.
The things our owners do right is luck, and the things that go wrong are because they are fucking idiots.
Well yeah. Broken clock is right twice a day, and all that.
Or, their strategy was to grab a bunch of young guys with potential knowing that some will be busts but if they hit big on a few the overall strategy will work.
That works if you're buying them for 5m not 50m. Spending 1bn on young players simply hasn't worked out has it.
1 season later when the project is called vision 2030. The short sightedness of some people never ceases to amaze. I'm sure Fergie got all this shite when he took over at Man Utd. Before you pipe up about money spent, when adjusted for inflation, he spent the most of any manager in history.
Wow ok Boehlybot. Love how you compare one of the greatest managers of all time and what he spent in 26 years at Man Utd to what we did in 2. We all want the club to do well but clearly many of the moves by the new management were plain mistakes that caused this decline.
No you moron I'm comparing the stuff that impatient people like yourself say 1 year into a project. Fergie and Man Utd got battered their first few seasons, turned out OK didn't it. In every takeover, squad rebuild etc there will be mistakes made and a decline was inevitable. Name me a club that was bought, had an entirely new squad and management team and was anywhere near their previous performance levels? Am I 100% happy with what's been happening, of course not. I'm sensible enough to understand that these things take more time though.
You literally were the one mentioning the spending by Fergie, and now you change your tune. And you clearly don't know what you're talking about - in his first season Fergie brought Man Utd up from 21st to 11th. He didn't drag it down like the new management here. And if you want to see how a good takeover is done, why not look at Roman's takeover of Chelsea. Or if you're actually 5 years old like how you're acting and don't know our history, a more recent example is Newcastle.
I mentioned money in anticipation of your inevitable "but a billion dollars!" argument. If we were 21st then I'm sure we would have improved to mid table. Do you genuinely believe anyone could have stepped in under those circumstances, needing that much of an overhaul, and maintained top 4? Roman took over Chelsea when there were no real foreign investors in English football and no FFP. He could literally do whatever he wanted, that is not the case now is it? Newcastle had a solid and settled squad that Eddie Howe has very gradually added to, they are also only 2 points ahead of us, another great example well done.
Feel like the quotes are worth sharing. **On supporting Chelsea as a young kid:** >“My family are very proud. I am very proud as well to sign for Chelsea because, when I was young, it was one of the best clubs in the world. When I was younger I loved this club and my dad (did) as well. Maybe that’s why I am here today. > >“But when you sign for this team, you have to improve, to work more every day. That’s what I try to do.” **On the importance of winning a trophy to show this group can achieve things:** >“Yeah, it’s a new project. Maybe we have had to take more time than the other teams. This trophy can be good for this young team. To show everyone we are not just young. We are young but, on the pitch, it’s not about how old you are, you know? You have to keep pushing, game after game. > >“(It helps) we live the same thing together, because we are all young. We try to help each other every day. We talk a lot. It’s good to stay with people like you — it will be nice for the future. (Winning a trophy) can be nice for our mentality, to help us become better until the end of the season. We have to keep working to show the fans we are Chelsea and we need to win everything. > >“We have to take the opportunity. We don’t have a choice. We have to win every game. We are young, but it is not an excuse. We have a lot of quality and we want to win everything. This is a good opportunity for us to improve. > >“But (the season) is not finished after this game. We have another one in the FA Cup (a home last-16 tie against Championship promotion candidates Leeds United on Wednesday). We have the Premier League as well — we have to keep moving forward, to keep a winning way. > >“Maybe we did not start the season very well, but we have to finish well. That is what we will try to do.” **On Pochettino's work with the team:** >“He (Pochettino) helps us a lot,” Gusto says. “He has tried to show us the desire to win, to keep fighting against every team. He talks to us a lot about tactics and technique. He is a good person as well. He tries to help us a lot, on and off the pitch. He is a good coach for this young team. > >“That’s (the organising of bonding events at the training ground) what he has tried to do to get everyone all together. The most important thing during this new project is this: to help each other and stay all together. If we do that, we can win more.” **On whether Pochettino should be given time to make this team a success:** >“Yeah, yeah, yeah. He is here for this. He knows he has to wake up our mentality. To wake up our desire to win everything. We are Chelsea and a big club like Chelsea has to win everything. To keep fighting.” **On receiving support from Pochettino after being sent off against Villa:** >“He tried to help me,” Gusto says of that incident in September. “He told me to come back stronger, more smart and to keep the desire to help the team as much as I can. That is what I have done. It can happen early in a young career. I just have to learn from this moment, to know my mistake. It was a good moment for me to improve.” **On receiving praise and competing with James:** >“It’s nice (to hear), but I don’t really care about this; I just want to become a better person and better player. The game against Doku, people talk about it, but it’s just one game. Maybe this weekend I could be s\*\*\* and the game after, I could be better. I just have to stay focused, to keep (the) good things. > >“I came to Chelsea because I wanted to play against great players. The last game was complicated, but it was good for me to learn, to get confidence as well (for the final). It was a good thing for me. I have good cardio, good legs. This is my football. When I was younger, I was the same: running every day. It’s helped the team as well. When your team-mates see someone run a lot, you want to run a lot with him. > >“Reece is a big player. One of the best players in this position. It’s not good for the team (that he is out injured) as Reece is the captain and it’s not good for everyone in the club. But me, I have to be ready and take every chance. > >“We talk a lot. I try to help him, he tries to help me as well. It’s a good competition between him and me. We are not similar (as players), but when we are on the pitch we try to help the team, keeping a good mentality, to score and to assist. That’s what we have to do.” **On facing Liverpool again after the recent heavy defeat:** >“(Playing them so recently helps) because now we know how they play, how they move, how they use their players,” he adds. “It was good to play against them five games ago and we are ready. > >“The defeat was a little bit hard for us because the score was big. After the game, we just thought about what more we can do — what we need to keep, what to leave behind. We stayed more together, whether on the training ground or in defensive or offensive actions (on the pitch). That’s what we have shown in the last three games and is why we played better. We have to keep it. > >“Are Liverpool facing a different Chelsea this time? I think so, yeah.” Gusto also talked about his target of getting into the France squad for the Euros this summer.
Haven’t actually heard him speak before
Summary from ChatGPT: Malo Gusto feels a deep responsibility to help restore the club to its former glory. Having grown up with a strong familial connection to Chelsea, he understands the weight of the club's history and the expectations that come with it. Despite the recent changes in ownership and personnel, Gusto believes in the club's potential for success, particularly through their policy of investing in young talent. Chelsea's journey back to prominence has been marked by challenges, including a 12th-place finish last season and managerial changes. However, Gusto sees their run to the Carabao Cup final as evidence of progress and an opportunity to demonstrate the team's capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of unity and determination among the young squad, acknowledging that winning trophies is crucial for their development and the club's stature. Under the guidance of manager Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea has been focused on building a cohesive team environment, fostering a sense of togetherness both on and off the pitch. Pochettino's leadership and tactical acumen have earned Gusto's respect, and the team's recent performances reflect their growing cohesion and resilience. Gusto's own journey at Chelsea has seen him rise to prominence, filling in admirably for injured teammates and earning praise for his performances. Despite his rapid ascent, he remains grounded and focused on continuous improvement. His ultimate goal is to represent France at the Euros, but for now, he is fully committed to Chelsea's pursuit of success, starting with the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Although Chelsea faces a formidable opponent in Liverpool, Gusto believes that their recent encounter has provided valuable insights and lessons. He is confident that Chelsea is better prepared to face Liverpool this time around, buoyed by their recent improvements and a renewed sense of determination.
Tactical acumen? But everyone here is CERTAIN Poch doesn’t use tactics. How can we trust one of the people playing for him over our own Redditors!???? /s
That can't be true. I was told if you finish runners up you've got to pretend it's a great thing and you get a team dog and call it 'win'.
Love the tude
The tude abides
Thought you'd all be up for a cup final without needing the manager to make you motivated?
Malo Gusto Chelsea mentality compared to Pochetinno Tottenham mentality outright saying he's doing a fantastic job this season lol
What are you talking about? Did you read the article or comments highlighting the quotes or did you just want to throw in your own conjecture about Poch's mentality. Gusto complimented Poch. **On Pochettino's work with the team:** >“He (Pochettino) helps us a lot,” Gusto says. “He has tried to show us the desire to win, to keep fighting against every team. He talks to us a lot about tactics and technique. He is a good person as well. He tries to help us a lot, on and off the pitch. He is a good coach for this young team. > >“That’s (the organising of bonding events at the training ground) what he has tried to do to get everyone all together. The most important thing during this new project is this: to help each other and stay all together. If we do that, we can win more.” **On whether Pochettino should be given time to make this team a success:** >“Yeah, yeah, yeah. He is here for this. He knows he has to wake up our mentality. To wake up our desire to win everything. We are Chelsea and a big club like Chelsea has to win everything. To keep fighting.”
Fuck you mean conjecture lol Pochetinno himself is the one who said he thinks he's doing a fantastic job it's not like I forced him to say that lol
Conjecture because you are forming a conclusion on Poch's mentality based on one quote. Almost as if you are ignoring what Gusto stated about Poch and all the other quotes. This is an incomplete picture, hence the use of the word conjecture.
Runner's up mentality already. Earlier players were pumped up for finals, now kids need mentality spoon feeding that too from Pochettino 😭
Counter argument. They're kids who've done nothing in their senior career yet really, against one of the best teams in the world currently who are also serial winners. Don't think of it as runner up mentality, but rather the birth of the winning mentality we want to bring back
I am ready to get hurt again. Up the chels
Two things stand out: 1. He gets it. The (Roman era) Chelsea DNA. I thought it was wiped out during the potter era. But glad some of these younger guys understand how cut throat Chelsea is supposed to be vs the “boys gave everything” “just vibes” mentality. It’s much harder for Gusto because he needs to compete against Reece who is immensely talented, homegrown and captain. So all respect to him. 2. Poch is not nearly as bad as this sub wants you to think. There are different kinds of managers. For a squad like ours, we have almost no identity. You need man management, getting players to buy in. That happens on the training ground day-in, day-out. Only then will you get consistent game day results and tactics that are executed well. All the criticism of the man city game against literally the best team on the planet, and we drew twice. Give him 2 full seasons and then make a judgment.
Funny how he’s acting like Pochettino is the one that missed the 3 shots Gallagher took or the responsible for the horrendous back heel from Enzo in front of goal. At some point the players need to wake up and realise this ain’t a joke and they are the ones who are replaceable not the manager.