Mauricio Pochettino, the newly appointed manager of Paris Saint-Germain, will face his first major test when his team takes on Chelsea in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea, who have recently sacked their manager, Frank Lampard, and appointed Thomas Tuchel, have had a tumultuous season so far. However, in their last EPL outing, Chelsea looked rejuvenated, beating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0.
Pochettino’s PSG have had a mixed season as well. Despite having some of the best players in the world in their ranks, they have struggled to put together a consistent run of form in Ligue 1. They are currently 3 points behind leaders Lille and are yet to hit top gear this season.
The match against Chelsea will be a tough test for Pochettino, and he will need to get his tactics right to overcome Chelsea and progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Another player who will face his own test in the coming days is Manchester United’s Paul Pogba. The Frenchman has been in good form this season, playing a crucial role in Manchester United’s bid for a top-four finish. However, he suffered a thigh injury in the match against Everton, and it remains to be seen how long he will be out of action.
Pogba’s absence will be a big blow to Manchester United, as they prepare to face Newcastle United and Real Sociedad in the coming weeks. It is also a setback for the player himself, who had looked to be getting back to his best after a difficult start to the season.
In other news, Arsenal’s poor run of form continued this week, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The defeat is a blow to Arsenal’s hopes of finishing in the top four, and it puts manager Mikel Arteta under even more pressure.
Finally, Liverpool’s season took another turn for the worse, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. The defending champions are now seven points behind leaders Manchester City and will need to put together a strong run of form if they are to have any chance of retaining their Premier League title.
In conclusion, it has been a busy week in European football, with lots of intriguing storylines emerging. The coming weeks promise to be just as exciting, with the Champions League and Europa League set to return to action.
