Chelsea need experienced midfielder, says Pochettino

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Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he wants Chelsea to sign at least one experienced midfielder before the start of the new season.

The new head coach’s midfield options are currently limited, with Mason Mount, N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic among the players to have left the club this summer.

There is also uncertainty over the future of Conor Gallagher.


Pochettino said: “We need one more. We are working on that. That is the idea and the club is working on that.

“We need to add some player there. We need one more, at least, with more experience.

“At the moment we are working, trying to reinforce that area and other areas also.

“We are working really hard to try to bring in players in different areas.”

But Pochettino insisted he is not concerned by the wait for new signings.

“I’m not. I think it is a good opportunity for the young guys that have the possibility to play,” he said.

“It’s not a problem. We are going to arrive in good condition for the start of the season.”