Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists Noni Madueke is in his long-term plans.

Madueke impressed and scored in their draw with Aston Villa last week.

Pochettino said: "He is doing well.

"He scored against Aston Villa. He is improving a lot without the ball.

"The challenge for him is to improve without the ball, to be more connected in the defensive side and I hope he can take advantage of the possibility to play more."