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Mauricio Pochettino warns his Chelsea players on long-term contracts 'they have to show every day that they DESERVE to play' with 20 stars already tied down until at least 2028

Mauricio Pochettino has warned his Chelsea players tied down on long deals that they have to keep the club happy, not the other way around.

Chelsea have embarked on an incredible near £1billion transfer spree under their new owners since last summer, which has included the equally eye-catching policy of handing out deals of up to eight years.

The approach secures Chelsea's assets for years to come and would also put them in a strong position if suitors come knocking.

However, it also throws up the possibility that at some point down the line they could find themselves stuck with players in no rush to leave or with more under contract than they can satisfy.