January 5th 2024.
Mauricio Pochettino has fired a message to Chelsea star Noni Madueke, saying it took him six months to realise what the Argentine head coach expects from him this season.
The Blues signed Madueke from PSV last year, paying around £30m for the 21-year-old and handing him a seven-and-a-half year contract.
However, Madueke has only produced four goals and no assists in 23 games for Chelsea.
Pochettino commented on the situation ahead of the FA Cup third-round clash against Preston on Saturday, saying:
"I am so happy, it took him nearly six months to realise what we expect from him. Players need to improve and he is improving a lot. His behaviour now and how he has committed to himself first, and with the rest of the ideas from the club."
He went on to say that Madueke has the potential and talent to become a successful player, but it is up to him to maintain consistent behaviour and stay focused.
In other transfer news, Pochettino has refused to guarantee Conor Gallagher will still be a Chelsea player once the January transfer window closes. Sevilla are reportedly trying to sign David Datro Fofana, who is currently enduring a loan spell at Union Berlin. Reports suggest that Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah could still leave in January, despite Bayern Munich withdrawing their interest.
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