Soccer-Pochettino hoping Chelsea can build momentum after Brighton win


Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 27, 2023 Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said his team "fully deserved" Wednesday's 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup and hopes the result will help kickstart their stuttering Premier League campaign.

Nicolas Jackson scored in the 50th minute of the third round match as Chelsea earned their first win in four games in all competitions and set up a last-16 clash with Blackburn Rovers, which will be played in the week commencing Oct. 30.

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