LOTS MAUR LEFT FROM MY PAL ROY

Poch: He has experience to ride out storm

- RYAN TAYLOR

MAURICIO POCHETTINO his old friend Roy Hodgson is the perfect example of how to handle managerial stick.

Both bosses have experienced fierce flak in recent weeks amid turbulent form and Chelsea could pile even more pressure on Hodgson with victory at Selhurst Park.

Yet despite calls for Hodgson's head from the furious travelling Palace faithful during the 4-1 defeat at Brighton, Pochettino insists his opposite number has the tools to weather the storm.

The Argentine said: "I didn't see the criticism at Brighton. That is part of the game and he has the experience to manage every situation.