Chelsea’s league-high 56 bookings not down to indiscipline, claims Pochettino

Manager blames pressure, inexperience and reading of game. 

INDISCIPLINE: Chelsea have had 56 yellow cards in the league this season, not including three to members of the coaching staff. Pic:  Julian Finney/Getty Images

Mauricio Pochettino has denied Chelsea have a discipline problem despite racking up the most yellow cards in the Premier League and having Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer suspended for Wednesday’s match at home to Crystal Palace.

The pair were among five Chelsea players cautioned at Wolves on Christmas Eve as the team lost a fourth successive away game in the Premier League. Pochettino was also shown the yellow card as Chelsea were beaten for the 19th time in 2023, the most defeats in the English top flight.