Chelsea players already want to run through walls for Mauricio Pochettino, according to Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell.
“It’s not just manager-player relationship, it’s more personal where you kind of want to work for each other,” says the left-back.
“I have [had similar connections] but after two or three weeks it’s pretty rare to feel like you want to run through a wall for someone.
“Last season we weren’t fit enough if we’re being honest, so every player in the squad agreed that was what we needed — and it wasn’t just the first week, it’s continued.
“The first week was a bit of a shock for everyone. It reminded me of going back to youth team days when we used to call it getting ‘beasted’.
“It will continue for the rest of pre-season. Physically we’re all in a good place.”
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