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Pochettino denies Maatsen Chelsea exit talk

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has denied they're selling Ian Maatsen.

The fullback is being linked with Borussia Dortmund.

But Pochettino says: "No, that's rumours, no. The club didn't announce it. Tomorrow, he is going to be involved in the game."

On Maatsen's fitness, the manager also said: "He was injured during the week and could not train. Yes, problems in his back. Now he came back in training and will be involved in the squad, not play [from the start] but be involved in the squad.

"He suffered a small injury but now I think he will cover to arrive but not play. How many things people don't know and criticise us but, no, he is not going to play (against Preston in FA Cup) because he hasn't trained for two days."

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