Soccer-Luton atmosphere rekindles love for football, says Chelsea's Pochettino


Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 27, 2023 Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - Luton Town's quaint little home ground Kenilworth Road reminds Mauricio Pochettino of "football from the past" but the Chelsea manager is aware the promoted side will pose a tough challenge for his young squad in Saturday's Premier League fixture.

Chelsea have lost their last four away games in the league and though Luton is no easy place to visit, Pochettino is taken by the charm of the ground, one of the smallest in England's top flight.

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