Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino seemingly had harsh words for his players recently.

The Argentine does not appear to be one who suffers fools, even if his job is on the line.

He told his Chelsea stars to talk to chairman Todd Boehly if they don't think he is the correct head coach.

Speaking to reporters, the Argentine said: “If the players believe that with another coach they can do better, maybe they can talk with the owner or sporting director.

“Do you see me worried about this? No. Is it a problem of attitude? No. You can see in the way they behave that they are behind us. Of course there is no doubt.

“They are doing everything to try to win. And to try to give their best. There is no doubt about that.

“I respect Jose, he is my friend. He was amazing for this club, his memories here are amazing. Circumstance is circumstance.

“We need to be pushing and believe in ourselves and accept the things that come from the fans — respect the fans.

“It is a different project, today is a different Chelsea. If you are going to judge us and analyze the situation compared to the past of Chelsea, no one is going to win, no one is going to succeed.

“The fans are not going to love another coach of Chelsea any more. People need to understand that it is different. I try to explain but it's like I move my mouth and they don't hear anything."