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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has hinted that he might be sacked by the board despite a convincing win against cross-city rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday (May 2). In a post-match interview, an exasperated Pochettino had enough of the questions pointed his way regarding his future at the London-based club. 

Having replaced Graham Potter, Pochettino is yet to make a mark with the brand of football his side is playing. With a second consecutive season outside Europe looking likely, the pressure is mounting on the Argentine manager. 

"Enough is enough. All managers need time to translate their ideas and philosophy. It's not my decision [if I get time]. I don't know [if I am being judged by the owners]," said Pochettino, whose body language suggested the Chelsea board was not happy with him. 

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"It's difficult to see every single week that I am under scrutiny and judgement. It's not my decision whether to be here or not to be here [next season]," he added. 

On being pressed about if he was being let go by Chelsea at the end of the season, Pochettino failed to give a clear response. 

"I can't say nothing. What I can say is if after the decision, if we want to match the history of Chelsea it's a lot of work to do. We'll see if we have time to build this way."

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F*** off Mauricio

Throughout the season, Pochettino has been at the opposite end of fans as well as the Chelsea board's wrath. During the Premier League match against Brentford in March, Pochettino was given the 'f-word' treatment by the fans who were fed up with the string of losses. 

Apart from booing Pochettino and demanding his sacking, the Chelsea fans chanted against owner Todd Boehly and sang former manager Jose Mourinho's name. Quizzed about the reception he received, Pochettino admitted he did not feel loved by Chelsea fans. 

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Having taken over a struggling Chelsea side, Pochettino has managed a mixed bag of results so far. His side went down against Liverpool in the League Cup final in the dying seconds of the game, lost to Manchester City on penalties in the FA Cup last four and languish in the eighth spot in the PL points table. 

(With inputs from agencies)