How about glass is half full look?
They can do this and see progress compared to last season.
EFL Cup:
3rd round --> final
FA Cup:
3rd round --> semi final
Premier League:
44 points --> 47 points with 6 games in hand.
38 goals vs 61 scored already.
There's gonna be also improvement on table 3,4,5 positions.
Poch can show this stats and say I'm doing great and promise another improvement next season. Maybe Cup title and top5?
Plus there is a injuries excuse which is pretty valid.
Our expected back 4: Chilwell, Colwill, Fofana, James. Noone was available for majority of season. Never played together. Missing part in MF Lavia also out full season. And same with Nkunku in attack.