Pochettino makes Chelsea demand true fans will LOVE

James Shearman

Updated: 11 May 2023 17:17 BST
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Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Mauricio Pochettino played a role in Chelsea's freezing of season ticket prices ahead of the 2022-23 season, according to The Telegraph.

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Pochettino reportedly places a big importance on building a connection between the players, club and fans.

A rise in season ticket prices during the cost-of-living crisis would have made that much more difficult.

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A club statement read: ''Adult general admission (GA) season tickets have been frozen since 2011/12, meaning since 2005, season ticket prices have fallen in real terms by 32%.

''Like many industries, our costs have also risen significantly. Operating Stamford Bridge and delivering matchdays have been particularly subjected to inflationary pressures – up 31% since 2018.

''Equally, we are acutely aware of the rise in cost of living and the impact that has on our supporters.

''Looking at all of these factors, the Board has decided to freeze GA season tickets for the 2023/24 season.''

Pochettino's transfer wishlist

Pochettino has reportedly identified three key areas that need upgrading in Chelsea's squad as he continues to be linked with the vacant job at Stamford Bridge.

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss believes a new spine is needed at the club, and would like to sign a new goalkeeper, a new central midfielder and a new striker if he takes over this summer.

That is according to the Daily Mail, who have reported that Pochettino would also like to sign players with Premier League experience.

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FootballTransfers recently exclusively reported that Chelsea were planning to raid Brentford in the search for fresh blood, with David Raya and Ivan Toney both wanted.

Those targets fit in with Pochettino's transfer wishes, although the Argentine is aware that outgoings will be prioritised during the early weeks of the transfer window.

Pochettino is reportedly keen on signing a midfield partner for Enzo Fernandez should he take over, with concerns over Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante's future at the club.

Kovacic has recently been linked with a move to Manchester City, while Kante's current deal is set to expire in June.