Your Chelsea morning digest on Monday, June 12.
Pochettino decision
Mauricio Pochettino announced the first lineup of his time in charge at Chelsea, but there's a small twist. He was still managing at a Premier League ground with lots of fans watching on but it wasn't quite the scenario he had imagined.
As co-manager of the Soccer Aid World XI he had a pool of 20 players to pick from when choosing the team to face an England XI managed by Chelsea Women's boss Emma Hayes.
Before he starts work at Chelsea on July 1 Pochettino was already able to get the first win of his tenure in the bag with a 4-2 win. Now his attention will turn back to the Blues and making a host of key transfer choices.
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Mount shock
Mason Mount has shocked fans, teammates and former teammates alike with his latest post on social media. The 24-year-old is currently away on holiday preparing himself for a decisive summer.
He is expected to leave Stamford Bridge if he cannot reach an agreement over a new contract with his boyhood club and Manchester United are making progress towards finalising personal terms with him.
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Amidst all of this, it is his change of hair and a new, bleach-blonde look that has people talking. With a radical change to his appearance, Mount has remained the centre of attention.
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Nkunku breaks silence
Christopher Nkunku has spoken out about his expected arrival at Chelsea next month. The Frenchman is understood to have reached an agreement with the club for a transfer earlier this season.
The 25-year-old is currently away with France on international duty but is still expected to be announced as a Chelsea player in the coming weeks as he prepares for a pre-season with his new side.
He has so far remained coy on the matter, though. "I am focused on gathering with Les Bleus. Everything that happens after, we will have time to think," he said.
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