Chelsea players have reacted positively to Pochettino's first week as manager.

Mauricio Pochettino has been busy getting to know the Chelsea squad that he inherited from Frank Lampard. The players have had a great first week of pre-season training under the Argentine manager, and his presence has already made a positive impact.

Not only has Pochettino worked to reduce the size of the squad, but he has also put a strong emphasis on team building, which has been a positive for the players. Lampard had previously identified the lack of togetherness and fitness as issues, and he believed that standards had dropped during his time as interim manager.

Now, with Pochettino at the helm, the players will have another 10 days or so to work together before the team embarks on a pre-season tour in America. They will play four matches against Brighton, Newcastle, Fulham, and Borussia Dortmund.

Pochettino has also been linked with Paulo Dybala, with Thiago Silva saying he has spoken to the Roma star about joining Chelsea this summer. Dybala himself has spoken out on his future, adding to the speculation. It remains to be seen whether Pochettino will be able to bring the Argentinian to the club, but it's clear he is already making an impact at Chelsea.

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