Mauricio Pochettino reviews 2023/24 season ahead of final game vs Bournemouth

Speaking to the reports on Friday, Mauricio Pochettino said: "Because of the circumstances, it [the season] was tougher than we thought.

"The way we are finishing the season, I am happy. We are unlucky, we feel disappointed because a few more, we can be very close to the position.

"To finish this way gives us the hope to start well next season. My message is to trust in the process, the team. We feel the responsibility to deliver our job."

Chelsea will be looking to secure their place in the Europa League when they host Bournemouth on the final day of the season on Sunday.

The 2023/24 Premier League campaign has been a turbulent one for the Blues but an improvement in recent months is something to be happy about.

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