Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Chelsea anger, Nkunku return, James apology and Brighton

Can we start with team news?

«Yes. Not too many news. We don't believe that we can recover some players as quickly as possible. But there is still one training [session] more tomorrow, so if we can see if some players are available more.»

I was at training earlier. Christopher Nkunku was with the group, Romeo Lavia was not with the group. Are either of those two players available for Sunday?

«We need to assess tomorrow and then decide. They are close, but we need tomorrow to take the decision.»

So they are not ruled out yet?

«Maybe Lavia is the more difficult [one]. But we need to assess Nkunku.»

Disappointing result last time out against Newcastle. What have you said to the players?

«To clarify the things, to realise what happened. I think it was a tough week for everyone. I am very happy because I think they react very well. Even after you watch the game, I think it was worse, my feelings after the game. I was tough with them inside and outside.

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»But it's to blame ourselves also because I think maybe our approach was wrong and that is to take the responsibility, too. I think it was a good week to realise things we need to improve. We need to be more consistent, more mature. There are things we cannot afford in this process.

«Yes, I am very, very happy so far. Even though it was really, really tough in training and in meetings. But sometimes this type of situation helps a lot to improve.»

The result leaves you 12 points off the top four places. Is it still realistic to have that target?

«It is mathematical. I think we still need to believe that it's