(Video) What Mauricio Pochettino did when walking past Todd Boehly after today’s game

Mauricio Pochettino, the beleaguered Chelsea manager, found himself ascending to the summit of Wembley today to collect his losers’ medal, a stark reminder of the bitter 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.

Standing at the pinnacle were Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, spectators to the Blues’ unfortunate loss. As Pochettino approached Eghbali for a greeting, a circulating video on X reveals a subtle omission – a missed handshake with Boehly, possibly a momentary lapse fueled by the weight of disappointment post-defeat.

While attributing malice to this oversight seems improbable, the Argentine manager, undoubtedly grappling with the aftermath of the disappointing loss, might not have fully registered the figure before him. A forgivable lapse in the wake of a disheartening performance by his side.

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Facing a Liverpool team plagued by an injury crisis, Chelsea’s inferiority was evident throughout much of the game, particularly in extra time, despite Jurgen Klopp introducing several young players. The question looms large – can Mauricio Pochettino recover from this staggering defeat?

The specter of doubt now hovers ominously over Pochettino, especially considering Chelsea’s lackluster performance in the Premier League. Winning the Carabao Cup could have provided a respite, but that silver lining has now eluded them, and not just eluded – the loss unfolded in a manner that can only be described as profoundly disappointing.

This defeat didn’t unfold in a spirited contest against a full-strength Liverpool side, with narrow margins deciding the outcome. Instead, Pochettino’s men succumbed to the Reds’ fringe players and youngsters, even facing domination in extra time intervals.

Pochettino, having committed to a two-year contract with Chelsea, now stands at a crossroads. The prospect of the former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur manager losing his job doesn’t seem far-fetched.

Yet, with Chelsea not contending for much in the current season, Boehly and company might exercise patience, delaying significant decisions until the season’s conclusion. The FA Cup remains a beacon of hope for Chelsea, with a clash against Leeds United looming on Wednesday. The outcome of this match may well influence the trajectory of Pochettino’s tenure at Stamford Bridge.