Chelsea's manager cut a lonely figure at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday as chants of "f*ck off Mauricio" rained down from the away end. The Blues' travelling faithful - who have never warmed to the former Tottenham favourite - made it abundantly clear who they want to replace the beleaguered Pochettino, following their obscenities with a chorus of "Jose Mourinho".
"It was difficult for me to understand but it’s normal," Pochettino said afterwards, having seen his team salvage a 2-2 draw. "We were losing 2-1 and it’s about expressing their frustration. I am responsible as the head coach. I’m not worried. We need to accept this relationship."
The Argentine tactician might not be worried, but in their short time at the helm, Chelsea's owners have shown an alarming willingness to bow to fan pressure, with Graham Potter axed once the supporters began to turn on him less than a year ago, despite being backed to oversee a long-term project on numerous occasions by his bosses.
Indeed, no sooner had Mourinho's name left the lips of those travelling fans than he had been tenuously linked with a sensational Stamford Bridge comeback. However, his recent history dictates that those calling for his return should be careful what they wish for.