“When we played against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, I think too many decisions … not one key decision was for us. Two Goals was ruled out as Offside. VAR helped them to beat us, always for another colour. Always red. I want to be treated in a fair way.”

After the match concluded, Chelsea’s manager Mauricio Pochettino provided insight into the team’s lackluster defensive performance and the contentious decision by VAR, which he identified as contributing factors to Chelsea’s loss against Aston Villa.

In an interview with TNT Sports following Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, Mauricio Pochettino expressed his assessment of the team’s performance, acknowledging both commendable aspects and areas for improvement. He noted, “While we demonstrated considerable prowess, it is evident that we faltered notably in the opening half.”

Furthermore, Pochettino reflected on the squad’s resilience, stating, “Our ability to minimize point loss during strategic adjustments was evident.”

Expressing satisfaction with the overall squad performance, Pochettino commended the players for their efforts against Aston Villa, a formidable contender for top positions in the league. He remarked, “The team showcased excellence in our encounter with Villa, who are fiercely competing for a place in the top four.”

Pochettino maintained that the match unfolded as anticipated, emphasizing the team’s opportunity to prevail against formidable opposition. He remarked, “Our preparation aligned with expectations, and we seized a significant opportunity today against a formidable opponent.”

Looking ahead, Pochettino emphasized the need to move forward and addressed the controversial disallowed goal, predicting its prominence in subsequent discussions and media coverage. He concluded, “It is imperative that we maintain momentum and focus, particularly as the disallowed goal is poised to dominate headlines.”