Ahead of the Carabao Cup final showdown between Chelsea and Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino has urged referee Chris Kavanagh to ensure fair treatment for his Chelsea side.
Pochettino’s plea comes amidst concerns over potential bias favouring Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, especially following their recent Premier League encounter where the Reds claimed a 4-1 victory, Footballrover reports.
While acknowledging Liverpool’s prowess, Pochettino emphasised the need for equitable officiating, citing instances from their previous encounter where he felt Chelsea were denied clear penalties.
“I think we need to be sure we are going to compete and be fair in every single decision,” Pochettino said.
Expressing respect for Klopp and Liverpool’s achievements, Pochettino stressed the importance of a level playing field, echoing his desire for fair competition at Wembley.
The Argentine manager’s call for fairness extends beyond the pitch dynamics, with Klopp’s impending departure adding emotional weight to the final.
As Klopp prepares to bid farewell to Anfield at the end of the season, Pochettino remains focused on ensuring impartial refereeing, undeterred by the sentimental backdrop of Klopp’s departure.
???????? Mauricio Pochettino:
"It's going to be really special. There are many memories there [Wembley]. I hope we can finish at the end of the afternoon smiling."#CFC pic.twitter.com/nuMN9fSEYj
— Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) February 24, 2024
With both teams vying for cup glory and Klopp potentially facing his last game at Wembley, Pochettino’s surely doesn’t want to leave any stone untouched.
Mauricio Pochettino’s comments on Klopp’s farewell are masterful.
He is clearly referring to the officiating, but does it in such a vague and indirect way that he will not get an FA charge.
Credit where it’s due. pic.twitter.com/W6YFeAX9Hx
— Tom Overend (@tovers98) February 24, 2024
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