has fired a transfer message to Chelsea’s hierarchy and wants the Blues to strengthen in several areas before the new season begins.
The Blues head coach faced the media after Chelsea defeated west rivals Fulham 2-0 on Sunday to lift the Summer Series trophy.
Goals from Thiago Silva and secured the victory – with the match played in the United States.
Pochettino was asked about the summer transfer window after the match and was quizzed about Axel Disasi – .
‘It’s obvious that maybe we need to reinforce this area (defence),’ Pochettino said.
‘We need experience in midfield. My information is a player that is from France that they will sign (Lesley Ugochukwu) with the idea for some loan time.
‘I don’t know (how many new signings I need) because if I say some numbers, after I can create a problem.
‘For me, it’s important, the club is working really hard to try and improve all of the areas.’
Pochettino is open to bring in a new striker too despite impressive performances from Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson in pre-season thus far.
‘Today we were happy with the performance and they can compliment very well,’ Pochettino said about the pair.
‘If the club can add some different profiles to help us we are open but I am so happy with both.
‘We need to analyse now in the next weeks until the end of the transfer window to take a decision for the team.’
Meanwhile, Pochettino has provided an update on Trevoh Chalobah after the defender went off with injury in the win over Fulham.
Chalobah came on for the second half but was taken off again on the hour mark after picking up an injury, replaced by Alfie Gilchrist.
‘I hope it’s not a big issue,’ Pochettino added. ‘It’s a precaution. We need to assess him [in the] next few days.’
Chelsea’s season gets started on August 13 when they host Liverpool in their Premier League opener.
