Chelsea are facing the risk of a dressing room backlash if they fire Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentine head coach is said to be popular among many of his players.

While results and performances have not impressed, The Mail states that many players believe he is the right man for the job.

Pochettino's man-management skills have been appreciated by the club's bloated squad.

However, many of those players may not be at the club for very much longer.

The Blues are said to be considering a squad overhaul as they face yet another season of mid table mediocrity.