Failure to win silverware means this season cannot be viewed as a success, says Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues have picked up form at the end of an inconsistent campaign to move into Europa League or Europa Conference League qualification contention but lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool and in the FA Cup semi-finals to Manchester City. "I cannot describe the season as a successful season if you don't win a title at Chelsea," said Pochettino.
Livingston will likely have to content with a "full new team" following the relegation from the Scottish Premiership, says Falkirk midfielder Stephen McGinn. McGinn feels this summer will be one of change at Almondvale, with manager David Martindale already saying there will be a big overhaul in playing staff. "David Martindale, if he's staying on as a manager, that'll be the intention to get the club back to the Premiership," he told BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expects to be part of the "big transition" that will take place when manager Jurgen Klopp leaves Anfield at the end of the season."The focus is now on the last two games and then the club will focus on who the new manager is and there will be a big transition and I am part of that," said Van Dijk after Sunday's 4-2 win at home to Tottenham.