Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has emphasized the need for a level playing field in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.
He expressed concerns regarding potentially biased officiating in favor of Liverpool, due to the farewell atmosphere surrounding their manager Jurgen Klopp.
Pochettino remains aggrieved by refereeing decisions made during Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat at Anfield last month, specifically citing penalties and key challenges not awarded to his team.
He wants referee Chris Kavanagh, who will be officiating the final, to ensure fair and impartial decisions.
While acknowledging Liverpool’s strength and Jurgen Klopp’s talent, Pochettino seeks to avoid the final becoming a mere celebratory occasion for Liverpool’s departing manager.
His primary focus is on Chelsea competing on equal footing for their first trophy in English football.