Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists he's not "crazy" over his expectations for his faltering team.
Despite their poor season, the Argentine is adamant his team will eventually succeed.
He stated: "We knew it was going to be difficult and it is more difficult because of the unexpected circumstances that you always plan to have but not a lot.
"How we are suffering after five or six months. That is a challenge, and it is a very good thing for us, even if I am so upset and feel bad because, for sure, we want to be in a different position.
"That is the challenge and we are going to be back and we are going to fight. That type of situation will make five different options and elements, make it more clever and evolve the coaching staff.
"The challenge is massive but I really believe that we can succeed. It is a matter of time, but time is sometimes there; it's about being patient and believing in the way we are doing things.
"Of course, the most difficult thing in football is to keep believing when you don't get the result you want.
"We will succeed for sure. You will see. Maybe today you can say this guy is crazy but I am not crazy. I know what I am doing, 51 years old."
