Mauricio Pochettino reveals clear conversations with Thiago Silva about his wife's comments

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed that he had clear conversations with Thiago Silva after the Brazilian's wife's controversial comments.

Bella, Silva's wife. took to social media on Sunday he called for Pochettino to leave the club following the 4-2 home defeat to Wolves.

After the Blues' latest setback, he wrote: “It's time for change. If you wait any longer, it will be too late.”

Pochettino has now confirmed that he has spoken to the defender, but has remained tight-lipped about the content of the conversation.

“He (Thiago) came today to talk to me. “I'm not going to talk about what we were talking about but the most important thing is that he came and talked to me.” Pochettino said at his press conference ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup replay match in Aston Villa.

He Chelsea The boss assured fans that his relationship with the veteran defender remains good despite his wife's activity on social media.

“It's good,” he added. “He's very good. I think so. From the beginning you can see my press conferences and how I talk about him.

The Argentine is under increasing pressure after a disappointing start at Stamford Bridge.

Sunday's defeat was Chelsea's 10th defeat in 23 league games and saw the Blues drop to the bottom half of the table.

However, Pochettino revealed that the club's owners are backing him despite the prospect of a second consecutive season without European qualification.

“I got a very good message from them (after the Wolves defeat),” Pochettino added. “We're all in this together. That's the most important thing.”

Asked if the job at Chelsea is more difficult than he had originally anticipated, the 51-year-old remained defiant that he can turn the club's fortunes around.

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“Of course, it's always hard work. But at the same time it's an exciting project and we know it's difficult,” he said.

“In this kind of moment, we are living in a situation that is not pleasant, we can learn. It is a good opportunity to learn. Today in the meeting I told the players that I trust them more than ever.

“We really trust the players we have. We're going to go into this moment knowing we can come back and win games.”