Now, if we’re talking about Mauricio Pochettino and his most-used players, then we got to look at who stuck with him the most. A coach like him, oh, he likes the ones that can push and run, and really show they’re in it for the long haul. See, Pochettino’s all about that “press and press hard” game. You don’t keep up? Well, he’ll find another fella who can.
Let’s go back a bit. He started out makin’ waves with his high-press, intense style, first really noticed over at Southampton and Tottenham. He gets them players to move and hustle. And when he came over to PSG, he carried that same style along. They even won a domestic league title under him in 2022, so it’s clear his way of doing things, well, it gets results.
Then, there was Chelsea. He went to the big London club after PSG, took the reins in May 2023. Now, Chelsea, they were struggling a bit—finished 12th that last season, lowest since 1994! That’s rough for a club with Chelsea’s reputation. So, folks thought, “Maybe Pochettino can whip ’em back into shape.”
So who are these players he counted on the most, the ones he sent out game after game? Well, Pochettino, he’s got a bit of a list of names that have been his most loyal on the pitch. These fellas show up, they do the job, and they keep gettin’ called back game after game.
- Harry Kane – Ah, Kane, a real powerhouse under Pochettino back at Tottenham. No surprise he got a lot of appearances, probably at the top of the list. Every match, Kane was out there, leadin’ the charge and bangin’ in goals. That’s his job, and he did it good.
- Dele Alli – Here’s another one. Alli, he had that fire in him, worked well with Pochettino’s way of playin’. Quick on his feet, got that creative spark.
- Son Heung-min – Son, now he’s got speed, heart, and energy. Under Pochettino, he was a regular pick. No one forgets his partnership with Kane; those two knew how to break down defenses together.
- Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld – Defenders are the backbone of any team, and these two knew how to stand firm at the back. Pochettino put a lot of trust in them, and they rarely let him down.
- Christian Eriksen – Eriksen, that man could pick a pass like nobody’s business. He added a bit of that cleverness in Pochettino’s otherwise hard-hitting style.
Now at PSG, Pochettino had different players, but he found the ones he could count on there too. Neymar and Mbappé were some big names under him, always putting on a show, but it was Marquinhos in defense who was his anchor.
At Chelsea, he’s only been around since 2023, so it’s still early days. We might see new players stepping up under him there. A coach like him, he’ll find the ones who fit his system and won’t mind replacing folks who can’t keep up with that intensity.
See, for Pochettino, it’s all about the ones who can press, chase, and play like they mean it. That’s why players like Kane, Son, and Vertonghen thrived under him. They didn’t just show up; they gave it their all every time. Now, who he’ll rely on at Chelsea or maybe even at USA’s men’s national team as he prepares them for the 2026 World Cup, well, only time will tell.
In the end, he’s the type who sticks to his style, his players just got to keep up or step out. That’s the Pochettino way.
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Football, Mauricio Pochettino, Top Players, Appearances, Chelsea FC, PSG, Tottenham, Soccer Management
