Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino faces the challenge of guiding his team through uncharted territory as they prepare to face Middlesbrough in the League Cup semifinals without the support of VAR technology. The absence of VAR means a change in strategies, caution, and wit for Pochettino’s squad, who have evolved with VAR as an integral part of their games. The upcoming fixture carries immense weight for Chelsea and serves as a test of their capacity to accommodate a VARfree football environment.
