Poch pleads for trust amid chaotic cup progress

Chelsea battled to their second domestic semi-final of the season.

Chelsea's head coach Mauricio Pochettino, center, celebrates with Chelsea's Noni Madueke. Pic: Dave Shopland, AP

Mauricio Pochettino defended himself against mutinous Chelsea fans after they turned on him during his side’s FA Cup quarter-final victory against Leicester City.

Emotions were high after Chelsea threw away a 2-0 lead against the Championship leaders at Stamford Bridge. The home fans booed Raheem Sterling and aimed chants of “You don’t know what you’re doing” at Pochettino during the second half. Chelsea’s head coach, who was also barracked during a recent 2-2 draw with Brentford, was targeted after taking Mykhaylo Mudryk off instead of Sterling.