A former Chelsea player responds to Pochettino's forgetfulness about his name by saying, "Who?!"

Malang Sarr's journey in the football world has been full of ups and downs. After his contract with Chelsea was terminated in the summer, he joined Lens in hopes of a fresh start. However, the 25-year-old defender couldn't help but reflect on his time at Stamford Bridge, especially his relationship with manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Sarr's arrival at Chelsea in 2020 was met with high expectations, but unfortunately, he struggled to make an impact in the team. He played 21 games for the Blues before deciding to leave and return to his home country, France. With Lens, he is determined to leave behind the disappointment and prove his worth on the field as the club currently sits eighth in Ligue 1.

But it was during his time at Chelsea when Sarr experienced his lowest point. In August 2023, after Pochettino's first competitive win as Chelsea's manager, he was asked about Sarr and goalkeeper Jamie Cumming's absence from the matchday squad. Pochettino's reaction was shocking as he seemed to have completely forgotten about Sarr's existence.

The Argentine manager's response left Sarr feeling hurt and frustrated. He was even forced to train with the Under-21 squad for most of the season, causing serious concern among his close friends. In an interview with L'Equipe, Sarr revealed that he had no hard feelings towards his experience in England and had no regrets. However, he did open up about his reaction to Pochettino's snub.

Sarr admitted that he took it badly and felt it shouldn't have happened. He also mentioned that Pochettino knew him and had even tried to sign him for Tottenham. But Sarr never asked for an explanation and simply accepted it. He also acknowledged the possibility of being a victim of the football business, paying the price for something that was out of his control.

Despite the difficult situation, Sarr remained humble and took it as a learning experience. He believed that if his exclusion was due to his performance or character, he would have to work on himself. But in this case, he felt like it was something he had no control over. Sarr's journey may have had its challenges, but he is determined to keep moving forward and make the most out of his career.

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