Mauricio Pochettino made a triumphant return to the Premier League on Thursday night, as his Chelsea side earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Liverpool. The match was a highly anticipated one, with both teams looking to make a statement in the early stages of the season.
Pochettino, who had been out of the Premier League since his departure from Tottenham Hotspur in November 2019, was eager to make an impact in his first game back. His Chelsea side started strongly, dominating the early stages of the game and creating several chances. They eventually took the lead in the 27th minute through a goal from Timo Werner, who was making his first start for the club.
Liverpool responded well, however, and equalized just before half-time through a goal from Roberto Firmino. The second half saw both teams create chances, but neither side was able to find a winner.
The draw was an impressive result for Pochettino’s Chelsea side, who had to face a strong Liverpool team without several key players. The result also showed that Pochettino has already had an impact on his new team, as they were able to match Liverpool’s intensity and create several chances of their own.
The result will give Pochettino and his Chelsea side plenty of confidence going forward, as they look to build on their impressive start to the season. With the Premier League title race set to be an exciting one this season, it will be interesting to see how Pochettino’s Chelsea side fares in the coming weeks and months.
