Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has explained the absence of Noni Madueke in recent games.

The winger has battled for minutes this season.

Pochettino explained: "From the beginning of the season Noni was involved then not involved.

"He was injured and suffered some problems. He is in a position that has massive competition because there are so many players in that area, and he needs to compete and he needs to increase his level.

"He was injured and now he is recovering and maybe he will be involved for the next games."