In a recent press conference, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino addressed several topics concerning the team. He provided an update on Reece James' condition, hinted at Christopher Nkunku's potential start, and responded to a question about Romeo Lavia with a fiery rant, declaring that Chelsea is 'not a charity'. Pochettino emphasized the need for players and their entourages to understand that playing time must be earned, especially when significant funds have been invested in their signings, as reported by SkySportsNews. He also mentioned that any January signings would be carefully considered in collaboration with the Sporting Director to ensure the best decisions for the club. Additionally, Pochettino confirmed that Romeo Lavia is back in the Chelsea squad after a long injury, following a £53m plus £5m summer deal. Lavia was included in the matchday squad, potentially making his debut in the game against Wolves at Molineux on Christmas Eve, where Hwang started as the central forward for Wolves.
Underway at Molineux. Hwang has started through the middle for Wolves with Sarabia to his right and Cunha to the left. #WWFC
An early Christmas present for Chelsea fans! 🎁 Romeo Lavia is in the matchday squad 👀 Full team news 👇#WOLCHE https://t.co/0ULiSWIWNm
Xmas Eve at Molineux. Romeo Lavia on the bench for Chelsea and could make his debut. Follow the action on @MailSport ⬇️ https://t.co/gRuqT8NXQw https://t.co/bT3jrKe69w
🔵🔙 Roméo Lavia, back in Chelsea squad after long injury — first time with the team after £53m plus £5m summer deal. “He’s doing well but he needs some time to be ready”, Poch said about Roméo comparing his situation to Nkunku. https://t.co/InV0ip2ETH
🚨🔵 Pochettino on January signings: “If we need to do something, we'll be ready”. “If we need to add, we do it together, in a way that takes the best decision for the club”. “The Sporting Director and us, we are always talking and assessing”, told Sky. https://t.co/MqhnrPgaki
Mauricio Pochettino has warned Christopher Nkunku and Roméo Lavia — and their agents — that Chelsea are not a charity and that he will pick the players only when he believes they are fully fit Read the full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/VmvH3vW9pw
The latest press conference notes including a fiery rant from Mauricio Pochettino | @BobbyVincentFL 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/ogcq49nQOd
🚨🔵 Pochettino: “The players and their environments should understand that we are not charity. We need to win”. “They should not complain, come on… the club can be disappointed if they spend big money on players and they don’t play”. 🎥 @SkySportsNews https://t.co/ViztHDZ4sL
A rant 🗣️ Nkunku 🤔 James ⌚ Wolves 🐺 Lavia ✅ Every word from Mauricio Pochettino | @scott_trotter https://t.co/fQitTkIATU
Mauricio Pochettino launched into an incredible rant about players and their entourages complaining about a lack of time on the pitch, insisting Chelsea is "not a charity" 🔵🗣️ https://t.co/mcNzcEBWAy
Full transcript of Mauricio Pochettino's press conference. Well worth a read for his final answer alone. #cfc https://t.co/nxQRBVJaD8
The latest press conference notes from Mauricio Pochettino. How Reece James is doing, whether Christopher Nkunku will start and a fiery rant after a Romeo Lavia question. #CFC https://t.co/BX0uneb9M1