Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has endorsed the loan departure of Dutch defender Ian Maatsen, highlighting the mutual advantages for the player and the club. Pochettino expressed his hope that Maatsen will enjoy more playing time than he has had at Chelsea.
“It’s good for the club, it is good for Maatsen, I hope he has the possibility to play more than here,” Pochettino stated, emphasizing the positive nature of the decision for everyone involved. The young defender, who is part of the Netherlands’ talent pool, will seek to gain valuable match experience in the Premier League through this loan spell.