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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Mauricio Pochettino, manager for Chelsea, looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Burnley FC at Stamford Bridge on March 30, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Mauricio Pochettino, manager for Chelsea, looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Burnley FC at Stamford Bridge on March 30, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)

A few Chelsea stars have reportedly told club owner Todd Boehly to sack manager Mauricio Pochettino after Saturday's disappointing draw against Burnley.

The Blues' mixed bag of form in the Premier League continued after drawing 2-2 with Burnley, despite taking the lead on two occasions.

The Clarets also played most of the game with ten men after Lorenz Assignon was sent off in the first half.

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According to English publication HITC, certain members of the first team squad want Pochettino to leave the club at the end of the season.

The Blues spent a lot of money on transfers over the last year, but the team find themselves in the bottom of the Premier League table.

The report adds those certain players have met with club management and have made their feelings known about the Argentine tactician.

Pochettino, meanwhile, was not happy with the players after throwing away the lead against Burnley.

"Today we didn't show the capacity, the energy, the hunger. Not the minimum to compete in the Premier League. In defensive phases, we concede too much," Pochettino said, as per SuperSport.

"That is why I'm so upset and disappointed. It's more here (in the heart) and here (in the head) than in your legs. It's about being strong like a group, strong like a team.

"We are too slow evolving in this area. That was the key today. But when we didn't have the ball, we don't have the same energy.

"Today, sorry, I am not happy with the performance when we don't have the ball. It's difficult to accept not to win. It was a must-win game."

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