'My decision': Poch reacts to Chalobah 'exile' rumours

This week saw reports that Trev Chalobah has been frozen out, or 'exiled', at Chelsea because the club want to sell him.

Mauricio Pochettino was asked about these rumours in a press conference.

The Argentine replied: "Chalobah and all the players in the squad are in my plans. No one else is going to make decisions for me. I have enough knowledge to be involved in a decision. Everyone in the squad is part of my plans.

"Then to play is my decision. He is a Chelsea player.

"He needs to recover as soon as possible. I believe he can be selected. He will have the same chances [as others]."

Chelsea confirmed before the presser that the centre-back is still recovering from an injury.