Chelsea's pre-season run of fixtures is almost over with the Blues having just one more game against Borussia Dortmund left to play.
With that in mind, let's take a look at the Stamford Bridge stars who managed to impress Mauricio Pochettino — and those who did not.
Impressed
Jackson has been Chelsea's best player this summer with the 22-year-old clearly out to prove himself to Mauricio Pochettino. Thanks to the Senegalese's goals and assist, the Blues are entering the 2023/24 campaign full of confidence.
The 21-year-old returned to Chelsea at the end of the 2022/23 season after helping Burnley return to the Premier League. The player, who is capable of playing at left back and midfield, is working his way into Pochettino's team.
The 25-year-old has wasted no time to start justifying his £52 million price tag. Nkunku's energetic pre-season. The manager will be particularly impressed with the forward's positioning, awareness, and composure in the opposition box.
Could do better
A lot of Chelsea fans are concerned that Sterling is simply past his prime and the 28-year-old forward has done little to convince that he has a key role to play at Stamford Bridge under Pochettino in this upcoming Premier League campaign.
Ben Chilwell has reestablished himself as Chelsea's first-choice left-back, leading to questions around Cucurella's future at the club. It appears that the Spaniard is not cut out to play for an elite football club and compete at the highest level.
