Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has called on his players to display a greater degree of maturity as they seek to improve their performance in the Premier League. The Blues have had a rocky start to the season, winning only four of their opening 12 matches, and Pochettino believes that the team's inconsistency stems from a lack of composure.
Speaking at a press conference, Pochettino stated, "We were not consistent in the first period of the competition. We talked today in our meeting to try to find why. We need to be more mature. We can not get frustrated when things don't work when we don't create chances or score goals."
Pochettino emphasized that the team's youthfulness contributes to their impatience and rash decision-making on the pitch. He urged his players to be more patient and not to rush their actions when facing teams of lower quality. The Chelsea manager sees this as a learning process for the team and stressed the importance of maturity in their development.
Additionally, Pochettino expressed his excitement to work with promising young talent Cole Palmer. The 20-year-old midfielder earned praise for his performance against Manchester City, helping Chelsea secure a draw. Pochettino aims to continue integrating Palmer into the team, harnessing his potential for future success.
With an upcoming match against Newcastle, Chelsea will aim to build on their recent positive results and further demonstrate their growth as a team.