Soccer analyst Pat Nevin believes that Chelsea's loan players will now be more optimistic about their chances of making the first team following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino.

After Mauricio Pochettino's sudden departure from Chelsea last week, many players are now looking at this as a new opportunity. According to Chelsea legend Pat Nevin, this is especially true for the club's loan stars, who may see a great chance of being part of the first-team next season.

The Blues have wasted no time in appointing a successor, with Enzo Maresca set to take over as the new head coach. Last season, Chelsea's young squad struggled to find their footing, but they finished strong with the help of rising star Cole Palmer, who had an impressive first campaign with the club.

However, not all of the young players were able to make an impact under Pochettino's leadership. Ian Maatsen and Armando Broja, in particular, failed to impress and were sent out on loan in January. While Maatsen had a successful spell in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, Broja's time at Fulham was forgettable.

Other talented players like Omari Hutchinson, Cesare Casadei, and Andrey Santos also had impressive loan spells and are hoping to make their mark at Chelsea upon their return.

Nevin, who made over 200 appearances for the club, believes that there won't be many players at Chelsea who were happy to see Pochettino leave. However, he also thinks that many of the loaned-out players will now be eager to impress the new manager and secure a spot in the first-team.

As Nevin puts it, "Footballers are selfish and they have to be successful, that's the deal. It's the opposite of my personality generally, but it's also human nature and needed in football." He also mentions that injuries played a major role in some players not being able to secure a spot in the team under Pochettino.

But now, with a new manager at the helm, players like Raheem may feel like they have a better chance of being a key player for Chelsea. Nevin believes that it's only the players who were sent out on loan that will be thinking, "Good, I've got an excellent chance of being part of the team next season."

It's an exciting time for Chelsea and their young talents, and fans can't wait to see what the future holds under the guidance of the new head coach. With hard work and determination, these players may just have a chance to make their dreams of playing for Chelsea come true.

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