Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could face the sack at the end of the season although no majority decision has been taken at the club, according to reports.
The Blues played well against Manchester City over the weekend as they could have easily beaten Pep Guardiola s side if they had taken their chances in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
But they couldn t back that up with another good display as in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea hired Pochettino in the summer after the Blues finished 12th in the Premier League last campaign in the new ownership s first season at Stamford Bridge.
But with Pochettino s men currently ninth and 19 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa, who occupy the final Champions League place.
Mauricio Pochettino is not safe beyond the summer at Chelsea
but the Daily Telegraph now claim that the Chelsea boss not safe beyond the summer at Stamford Bridge.
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The report adds that the Chelsea board are facing a huge stick or twist decision over the future of head coach Mauricio Pochettino with players at the club braced for another summer of upheaval .
It is understood that no majority decision has been taken on whether or not Pochettino will remain in his job past the end of this season despite their last two defeats.
There is some sympathy within Chelsea for Pochettino, though, with a belief that the Argentinian cannot be held solely accountable for the difficulties Chelsea are facing because he was not responsible for the transfer policy and the decision to build such a young squad .
However, they are insistent that Chelsea remain an attractive proposition to some top coaches who would be prepared to succeed Pochettino if he departs.
Mauricio Pochettino: We cannot blame young guys
Following their heavy defeat to London rivals Arsenal on Tuesday night, Pochettino was loathe to blame his young players for the loss to the Premier League leaders.
