Pochettino names Chelsea star who took six months to learn what he expects from him

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that it took Noni Madueke ‘six months’ to learn what he expects from him at the club season.

Pochettino spoke at his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup third round clash with Preston on Saturday.

Recall that Chelsea signed Madueke from PSV in a seven-and-a-half year contract last year.

The 21-year-old, who can operate as a winger or attacking midfielder, has scored just four goals and has not provided a single assist in 23 games for Pochettino’s side.

“I am so happy, it took him nearly six months to realise what we expect from him,” Pochettino said about Madueke.

“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 has potential and talent in the way that he needs to do the things and behave in the future if he wants to succeed.

“That is the platform for everyone and then it is about being right in your mind and being consistent in the way we propose they behave.”