Mauricio Pochettino insists he is “relaxed and calm” as he interrupts journalist in post-match VAR speech.

Mauricio Pochettino denied being frustrated when interrupting a journalist's question after Chelsea's draw with Aston Villa.

After drawing after losing 2-0 at Villa Park, the Blues' euphoria quickly turned to anger after Axel Disasi scored the dramatic 96th goal. ruled out by VAR after a long delay.

Noni Madueke He had to be restrained as he berated referee Craig Pawson for the decision.

Pochettino, Chelsea coach under pressure He was also furious after the final whistle.

The Argentine went on a long rant when speaking to TNT after his team were denied three points at the death, claiming VAR is “ruining the image of English football”.

The TNT Sport journalist began to respond to his statement, saying: “You are clearly frustrated by this…”

However, before she could finish her next question, Pochettino interrupted her and said: “I'm not frustrated, I'm relaxed, I'm calm.”

Then he continued: “I don't want to say anything bad. It's just to help. The performance was very good and we played very well, it's true that in the first half we conceded easily.

“The things we tried to change, the team didn't concede too much. Playing against Villa, who are fighting for the top four, I'm happy with the team and the players were good.

“I think it was what we expected and today was a good opportunity against a good team. Now we have to move forward and it will be news with the disallowed goal.”

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Villa had originally taken the lead through a Marc Cucurella own goal before Morgan Rogers doubled their lead.

Madueke then halved the deficit in the 62nd minute before Conor Gallagher scored the equalizer in the 81st minute.

Chelsea They remain ninth in the league after Saturday's result, five points behind seventh: the Europa Conference League spot and the Blues' chance to return to European football.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa also remain fourth and seven points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham.