'Chelsea don't want to celebrate fourth like Spurs': Merson backs Pochettino to stay next season

Paul Merson shared his take on Chelsea's future and has backed Mauricio Pochettino to stay on at the club.

According to sources Pochettino would have to secure qualification to a European competition to have a chance of keeping his job.

"This is Chelsea, not a run-of-the-mill team," said Merson. "Chelsea are used to winning things, they want to win stuff – not finish fourth in the league like Tottenham wanted to do, and celebrate about it.

"I can’t see how Poch isn’t in charge next season, though nothing surprises you. I haven’t thought they should ever get rid of him, he’s a good manager.

"Individuals don’t win anything, and as long as they can keep sorting that out and keep playing as a team now, they’ll be alright."

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