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Mauricio Pochettino says that Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen is in his plans for the upcoming campaign after impressing in pre-season.
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Maatsen first joined Chelsea five years ago but has made just one appearance for the senior side – a 24 minute cameo in a 2019 Carabao Cup win.
With just one year left on his contract, many expected the Dutchman to be sold this summer as part of the Blues’ huge clear out, but remarkably he has worked his way into Pochettino’s plans.