Mauricio Pochettino faced the media following Chelsea's draw with Newcastle in the Premier League Series as the teams took to the field at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta
What did you make of that?
In general it was a good game. Pleased with the attitude again and the performance - many, many positive things, things to improve. In general I am so pleased and happy.
Team looking stronger with Reece coming back in and Chilwell coming on in the second half, senior players helping the younger?
The balance is much better. We need to still work on the balance of the team but so happy after four months Reece can play 60 minutes and it is so important for him to have the feeling of competing. I think it's so important for many reasons and this type of game helps a lot a player like Jackson who arrived from La Liga. Before the start of the season to play against a team like Newcastle who is in the Champions League, I think is so important. i think younger lads know they are performing really well also. Many positive things. I am so happy with everything so far.
Nico has a real calmness in front of goal?
Yes, he is showing his quality, his talent. I think he is good in front of goal, he is very relaxed when given chances and he has shown that in these games. So happy, because a striker needs to score for confidence and trust.
Is it a big step up for him?
I think he was in La Liga, La Liga is also competitive but he also needs to adapt to the Premier League. The tempo is higher than La Liga, transitions, being connected with the game. They are things that make the Premier League one of the best but one of the most competitive and excellent in terms of physicality and conditioning.
A different side of his game tonight? Pleased with
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