Mauricio Pochettino sneaks up on Sky Sports News reporter while live on air during Chelsea training

MAURICIO POCHETTINO was keen to keep track of what reporters were saying about him today.

Sky Sports presenter Paul Gilmour posted a picture on X (formerly known as Twitter) of Pochettino standing close to him and listening in to what the reporter was saying to camera.

He captioned the post: “When you’re live on @SkySportsNews from Chelsea training and the gaffer sneaks up to listen in.

“Thankfully I was saying nice things.”

The likelihood of reporters saying nice things about Chelsea has increased after a more positive run of results for the club.

Chelsea returned from their winter break with a 1-0 victory over local rivals Fulham.

They followed that up with a 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

They then drew 0-0 with Aston Villa on the weekend to earn an FA Cup replay.

Sky Sports presenter Dharmesh Sheth responded to the post with: “hahaha brilliant!!”

A Chelsea fan also responded with a laughing emoji.

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A third said: “Did you interview him after this?” Alongside three laughing emojis.

Chelsea have the chance to continue a recent upturn in form when they travel to Liverpool on Wednesday.

Their reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge ended in a 1-1 draw, which will give Blues fans hope against the league leaders.

Chelsea’s form in the league generally this season has been less than stellar.

The club currently sit in ninth place – although they are just one point off a Europa Conference League spot.