Two players join Chelsea training as transfer hint dropped in second Mauricio Pochettino session
Chelsea's pre-season training at Cobham continued under the supervision of manager Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff. The team has a two-week period to prepare for their first pre-season friendly against Wrexham in North Carolina, USA. Pochettino will be looking to assess the players and determine his preferred squad as more departures are expected following Mason Mount's recent transfer.
Several new players were spotted during the training sessions, including young talents Ian Maatsen, Bashir Humphreys, Andrey Santos, and Cesare Casadei. These players have returned from loan spells and will be aiming to impress Pochettino. Casadei, in particular, is part of a group of left-backs, including Lewis Hall, Marc Cucurella, and Ben Chilwell, who have all returned to training.
Armando Broja, who was initially absent from the club's initial release, was later pictured working indoors during training. The Albania international expressed his excitement about being back at the club on Instagram, and the club highlighted his return in subsequent training photos.
It is important to note that many players are yet to return to the club due to international commitments. Players such as Gabriel Slonina, Levi Colwill, Noni Madueke, and Mykhailo Mudryk, who are currently involved in international duty, are expected to rejoin the team later. Similarly, players like Conor Gallagher, Wesley Fofana, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, who participated in friendlies last month, are still enjoying their time away from the club and will join up with the team at a later stage.
However, there are some players who have not been featured in the club's photographs yet, despite not being involved in international competitions. Players like Cesar Azpilicueta, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been linked with moves away from the club, and their absence from training may indicate that negotiations or discussions regarding their future are still ongoing.
In terms of leadership, with Cesar Azpilicueta absent, Reece James appeared to take charge during the running exercises. As he returns from injury, James is expected to play a key role for Chelsea and assume a leadership role within the team.
As Chelsea's pre-season training progresses, more players will rejoin the squad, and the team will continue to prepare for the upcoming season under Pochettino's guidance. The absence or presence of certain players during training provides insight into their current situations and potential transfers, highlighting the ongoing evolution of the squad.
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