Sharjah 24 – AFP: Mauricio Pochettino refused to guarantee first team places to Chelsea's big money signings after the club's spending since last season reached £350 million ($440 million).
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia completed his £53 million switch to Stamford Bridge on Friday as the club's shopping spree showed no signs of abating.
The Chelsea have made eight signings since the Argentine took charge in the close-season even though Pochettino has expressed a desire to trim the club's already bloated squad.
Moises Caicedo was signed from Brighton for a British record £115 million on Monday to bolster Chelsea's midfield options.
With the highly-rated Lavia on board as well, Pochettino knows he will be expected to unleash a new-look side when Chelsea travel to London rivals West Ham on Sunday.
But, despite the club's financial outlay, Pochettino wants his new recruits to prove they are worth a place in his plans.
Chelsea have pursued a policy of awarding unusually long contracts under the ownership of Todd Boehly's Clearlake Capital consortium, with deals of between six and eight years commonplace at the club.
Pochettino was asked how easy it would be to get rid of players on lengthy deals who are unwilling to work for their place in the side.
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