Why we lost 4-1 to Newcastle – Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino

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Mauricio Pochettino the manager of Chelsea has reacted to his side’s 4-1 loss away to Newcastle on Saturday evening at Saint James’ park.

Swede international, Alexander Isak opened scoring for the host but few minutes later, Raheem Sterling equalised for the Blues with a sublime free-kick.

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Second half of the game looked different with three more goals from the home side courtesy of Jamal Lascelles, Joelinton, and Anthony Gordon.

However, Pochettino, spoke to Premier League Productions after the match,  he said: “We cannot complain about the result; we did not read the game from the beginning.

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“We did not play how we should play; we showed a lack of intensity and energy. Even after we scored at 1-1, it was a chance for us to force them to play deep, but it was so easy for Newcastle. That is why I am so upset with the performance.”

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