Pochettino: If Chelsea players unhappy they need to talk to me

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27 Jul 2023 • 7:05 PM MYT
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits further squad changes will be needed.

Pochettino was speaking after their 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the US.

He said, "I think it is clear if Chelsea make an offer for a player it's because maybe there is some talking with agents or other clubs but I think this type of thing you cannot manage. What is going on behind.

"Maybe some players for our team that are playing well and we are so pleased and so happy, but maybe they are thinking of leaving Chelsea for different circumstances. That is not a big issue, that happens always, it happened in the past and will in the future also. Players that will be here next season need to be happy. Play or not play. If they believe they need to be in the starting XI and they are not going to accept being on the bench because the coach, Chelsea pay me to choose 11 players, it is better they to talk from now.

"If I don't play, I don't want to be here - perfect. If I am here, I am committed, I am going to accept that you are the coach and are going to choose the players every single game. It is not a threat. We need to stop thinking 'I come here to play'. No, 'I come here to help the club to achieve what we want and then I need to convince the coaching staff that I deserve to play'. It is not about to be the coach and thinking like a coach. I am a player I need to let the coaching staff work, if not it is impossible. That is why always it is important to have the right players, the right balance and then accept what is going on."