Mauricio Pochettino lauds three Chelsea players following their victory over Tottenham, amid their potential departure this summer.
The win propelled Chelsea to eighth place in the league standings, as goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson sealing a double triumph over their rivals.
Chalobah initiated the scoring in the first half, heading in a Conor Gallagher free-kick. Later, Nicolas Jackson capitalized on Cole Palmer’s free-kick rebounding off the bar, netting in the 71st minute.
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Pochettino particularly praised Noni Madueke for his versatility, highlighting his defensive contributions alongside his attacking prowess.
“Noni Madueke today, for me, unbelievable,” he told the press conference.
“If you analyse him from the start of the season; all the conversations and meetings, clips and videos, things like this.
“He was capable today of doing a fantastic job with the ball – of course, he is an offensive player – but without the ball he is doing a fantastic job helping Alfie [Gilchrist] defend.
“That is what we need for the future, to build this competitive spirit.”
Additionally, Pochettino also reserved praise for youth products Chalobah and Gallagher, who were both tipped to move on in the summer.
He added “Trevoh Chalobah and Conor Gallagher were fantastic as players that grew in this club”.
Chelsea have been a real mixed bag under Pochettino, blowing hot and cold and struggling for consistency.
Despite Chelsea’s potential for European qualification, Pochettino’s comments raise questions about his future with the team next season.
Mauricio Pochettino lauds praise on three want away Chelsea players for win over Tottenham
