Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea manager, has been vocal about the performance of his players in recent press conferences. He previously criticized his players for not being mature enough after a disappointing result against a bottom-table team. However, he has now acknowledged that his criticism may have been excessive, stating that constantly discussing the team’s challenges in press conferences has become tedious.

Pochettino emphasized the need to stop dwelling on the team’s struggles and instead focus on adapting to the situation. He highlighted the importance of being positive with the current players and nurturing the young talents from the academy. He expressed his intention to remain competitive and win upcoming games by integrating the young players into the team.

The Chelsea manager revealed that several academy players are likely to feature in the upcoming game against Everton, but he emphasized that they must meet the high standards set by the team. He sees this as an opportunity for the young players to demonstrate their quality and consistency. Pochettino stressed the significance of assessing and making decisions based on the players’ training and performance, noting that the best-performing players will earn their place in the squad.

He also highlighted the need for the team to support each other and utilize the talent available to secure victories.