Mauricio Pochettino
How are you feeling to win a trophy?
Always it is good to win, I am so pleased again with the performance and the work of the players from the start. It is a busy time but I think we are doing a good job, the players and the staff. It has been a busy four games in a very short period of time and now we play in Chicago against Dortmund and we need to continue. We keep going and prepare the team to arrive in the best condition for the Premier League.
Good that your attackers are getting on the scoresheet and know their teammates well?
Yes, of course. I think we are working hard to try to create this dynamic that will become natural and to share time together. I think the two help to know each other. It is good that they feel well, that they feel already part of the team and the group and they share a lot of time together. It is important because you need to start the Premier League in a good condition knowing each other and try to fight for each other to create a real time that is prepared to go and face opponents like Liverpool, City and different teams like this.
We couldn’t ask about Lesley Ugochukwu yesterday?
Still I don’t know anything because I didn’t see. No time to speak or talk. We knew but still I cannot say anything.
Heard today Chelsea are signing Axel Disais?
You know more than me.
Need an experienced midfielder, mentioned about having too many players in some positions, is centre-back an area you’re looking to strengthen?
With Fofana’s injury, I think it is obvious that maybe we need to reinforce this area. It is clear.
Also with midfield, if you add a 19-year-old is that okay?
I think you’re still talking about, we need experience in midfield. I have the information you have. My information is a player that is from France that maybe they sign with the idea to send on loan. The information was already in your laptop.
How is Trevoh Chalobah?
I hope it’s not a big issue. We need to assess now. It doesn’t mean it is big. It was a precaution but we need to assess him the next few days. We don’t believe it is big but hope also.
How many signings do you need to come in to have balance?
I don’t know because if I say numbers I can create a problem. For me it’s important, the club is working really hard to improve all of the areas, the right profiles to make the squad strong. The club is working really hard to find the right profile.
Jackson and Nkunku have scored a few goals but would you want another attacking player to score?
Today I think we are happy with the performance and they can complement each other really well. Yes, of course, maybe we can add some different profile or different player who can help us, of course we are open. I am so happy with both and we have younger like Mason today and Broja in the UK recovering from his procedure. We need to analyse now in the next weeks until the transfer window closes. We will take the best decision for the team.
How special is it to have Enzo Fernandez?
Always it is a pleasure. He is very humble, he is a fighter also and is a fantastic player, world champion with Argentina and I am so proud. I am Argentine also and I shared happiness when they won the World Cup. It is a pleasure when you have a player like him in the squad.
Thiago and Reece lifted the trophy?
The first half was Thiago, the second was Reece, both captain and today they lift the trophy.
Clue the shortlist is down to two to be captain?
They have the option also.
Do you see Ian Maatsen’s future up the pitch or at left-back?
He has the capacity to compete for different places on the pitch. He is a player you can use in different positions. I am so happy because his performance didn’t change. That is what makes us really pleased because he is a player we see with enormous potential for the team.
