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Chelsea to keep backing Mauricio Pochettino, plus potential player exit to be discussed soon

Many Chelsea fans will be disappointed after two bad results in the space of a few days, with defeats away to Manchester United and Everton. That’s now just one win in the last five games in all competitions for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, and of course that kind of form is not good enough and needs to improve.

Still, there is nothing is specific as of now in terms of targets for Pochettino - the general concept is that this long-term project is still being protected and backed by Chelsea. I’m not aware of any specific pressure to finish in a certain position in the table this year or anything like that.

Of course they need to change this situation, it's obvious; but Chelsea insist on their position with the manager, supporting him and trusting his ideas for the long term.

Staying with Chelsea, I’m aware there have also been some fans wondering about transfer rumours involving Noni Madueke. My understanding is it’s one of the situations Chelsea will discuss in the next 2-3 weeks.