Chelsea's Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Reece James' return to the starting lineup for the first time since August in the EFL Cup match against Blackburn Rovers. He also addressed Mykhailo Mudryk's injury and defended Nicolas Jackson against criticism, responding to comments made by Alan Shearer. Pochettino's guidance on Chelsea's Premier League title chances was also discussed.
🗣 "I can confirm that he is going to start..." Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino discusses rotation ahead of Reece James' return against Blackburn in the EFL Cup 🔵🏆 https://t.co/wP47tnL6Qn
🗣️"You cannot abuse. Of course, it is not the worst thing that has happened in football, but we are very sensitive in this situation where a player is suffering." 🔽 Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea fans to be patient with Nicolas Jackson https://t.co/nJweCY9L0N
Mauricio Pochettino responds to Alan Shearer over 'dangerous' Nicolas Jackson Chelsea criticism #CFC https://t.co/yGPDricO6J
While head coach at #THFC, Mauricio Pochettino had a lot to say about the importance of the EFL Cup. After a challenging start at #CFC this season, no-one can doubt the importance of the competition to him now. My column ahead of #CHEBLA here: https://t.co/IxAbzWkLdF
Notes from Mauricio Pochettino's press conference earlier this afternoon 🗒️ #CFC https://t.co/2ythoa0lNx
Reece James to start for Chelsea for first time since August More below 👇
"The captain is READY" 😍 Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that Reece James will feature in Chelsea's starting lineup against Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup. #CHE | #CarabaoCup https://t.co/1q3nuhCcYA
Reece James and Mykhailo Mudryk team news hints emerge...🔵 #CFC https://t.co/NQ24nkvTCY
"It's really important" 🏆 Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea will be taking their League Cup clash against Blackburn Rovers very seriously 🔵 #CHE | #CarabaoCup https://t.co/RMDJ9uXsXh
#CFC head coach Mauricio Pochettino says Reece James is ready to start his first game for three months in the EFL Cup game against Blackburn. More here: https://t.co/Atv4xPwlyN
Reece James is going to start for #CFC tomorrow night.
The latest #cfc injury news https://t.co/qQjjO0PUsF
🤕Mykhailo Mudryk sends Chelsea injury update ahead of Blackburn #CFC 👉https://t.co/hPHxhPfzGi https://t.co/hPHxhPfzGi
A brutal Mauricio Pochettino verdict has been made regarding Chelsea's Premier League title chances under his guidance 👀 https://t.co/buurSQ4SJn