“Manchester City can score against small teams like Manchester United but I promise them I will end there winning streaks and sent them packing to where the belong- Mauricio Pochettino sends warning to Man City as Chelsea confirm six absentees for Premier League clash

Mauricio Pochettino issues a cautious message to Manchester City as Chelsea grapples with the absence of six key players confirmed for the upcoming Premier League clash.

The club’s official announcement on Friday revealed that Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Christopher Nkunku will all be unavailable for the Sunday fixture, marking prolonged absences without additional concerns reported by Pochettino.

Despite this setback, Pochettino, buoyed by Chelsea’s remarkable 4-1 victory over Tottenham on Monday, asserts that his team possesses the capability to compete with the best when conditions align.

The noteworthy win against Tottenham, aided by two red cards for the opposing side managed by Ange Postecoglou, showcases Chelsea’s resilience.

Acknowledging the challenge of facing the reigning treble winners, Pochettino emphasizes that his team should not be perceived as underdogs.

He recognizes City as the premier team with superior coaching staff and management, commending their organizational excellence. Despite the acknowledged difficulty of the task ahead, Pochettino expresses the team’s unwavering commitment to competing at their highest level with the ultimate goal of securing three points.

While key players remain unavailable, Pochettino reinforces that Chelsea, steeped in history and football prominence, never adopts the underdog mentality.

The recent match against Tottenham serves as evidence of the team’s talent and character, showcasing their ability to contend with the premier clubs in English football.

The forthcoming clash at Stamford Bridge assumes added significance as City confronts one of their prominent academy products, Cole Palmer, who made a surprising deadline-day move to Chelsea in a £42.5 million deal. Pochettino lauds Palmer’s adaptability, character, and swift integration into the team’s building process.

Expressing contentment with Palmer’s contributions, Pochettino anticipates another noteworthy performance against his former teammates in this distinctive and special opportunity.