Mauricio Pochettino talks Chelsea's January transfer strategy and plans to restore success to club
In an exclusive sit down with Sky Sports, Mauricio Pochettino details his plans for Chelsea's future success and talks January transfer plans; watch Wolves vs Chelsea live on Sky Sports Football on Christmas Eve from 12pm; kick-off 1pm
By Laura Hunter
Thursday 21 December 2023 11:31, UK
There are plenty of things that endear you in a face-to-face meeting with Mauricio Pochettino. The warm welcome, the calm but playful demeanour, the passion and spirit.
The fact he can wistfully joke around with his cap turned backwards, like a smiley schoolboy, before snapping into serious interview mode.
But what's most fascinating, to this journalist at least, is how driven and committed he is to the Chelsea project, however difficult the mandate. That's to be expected, you might say, because he's the manager, but not all leaders steer their ships with the same level of unwavering belief as Pochettino does.
This is a venture that clearly means a lot to the 51-year-old. He speaks like a manager who has been part of the fabric for far longer than the six months, or 173 days, he's actually been in west London.
In many ways, Pochettino and Chelsea are the perfect fit. A manager with a proven track record in the Premier League, one who is known for favouring and nurturing young talent, and who can cope with the demands of a club with expectation and status. Arriving directly from PSG — one of the most difficult jobs in club football — teaches you that much.
Chelsea have youngest average age starting XI (24y, 356d) in the Premier League despite 39-year-old Thiago Silva starting 16 games.
But progress has been a little slower than some would have expected, not least Pochettino himself. Rather than stagnant, the Argentinian describes
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