Pochettino disappointed with Chelsea's 'sloppy' first half display in Preston win

Listen to Story Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino had admitted that he was a little disappointed with the team's first half performance in their 4 0 win over Preston North End in the third round of the FA Cup. The Blues struggled to get a breakthrough in the first half before taking the lead in the 58th through Armando Broja.

After that, goals from Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez ensured that . Speaking to the BBC, Pochettino claimed that his side were sloppy in the early goings of the match and he told his players to increase the energy. The Blues boss felt his side lacked desire in the first half. "Yes, a very good win.

The first half, I was a little disappointed. We started so sloppy. I told the players at half time we needed to increase the energy and match that of Preston." "The second half was a completely different game. We dominated, created chances and deserved victory. We showed a lack of desire in the first half and we were talking too much about their energy.

They were better than us in this area. I was really disappointed but, after we increased our level, we started to play and deserved to win," said Pochettino. Pochettino also felt that the goal against Preston should give Broja confidence and urged him to remain positive. , who is away on international duty.

Pochettino feels when Broja continues to perform well and find the back of the net, he would improve. "I think it should be amazing. He should smile, be positive and change his body language. I think when he performs well and finds the net, he will improve. It's important for the team and for him to improve his confidence.".