Mauricio Pochettino was the man who decided to loan out 19-year-old Chelsea player

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino decided it was the right call to send Andrey Santos out on loan this season.

That is according to a report from The Athletic.

Andrey Santos, who’s just 19, completed a move to Nottingham Forest at the end of August on a season-long loan deal.

The teenage midfielder was involved heavily throughout pre-season and made the Blues bench on the opening day of the Premier League, but he’ll continue his development in Nottingham this campaign.

The Athletic claims that Santos made a positive impression with Chelsea during the club’s pre-season schedule.

It is understood that Pochettino was ‘keen’ for the Brazilian youngster to experience regular first-team action away from Stamford Bridge this campaign.

Hopefully, he can do well at the City Ground and break into Forest’s starting line-up.

The competition for places in Chelsea’s midfield looks pretty high when everyone’s fit, so we’re onboard with Santos experiencing game time at a Premier League rival this season.

Journalist Simon Phillips reported via his Substack in July that Santos was setting the standards in Chelsea’s training with his effort.

He’s an extremely versatile midfielder who we can’t wait to watch as the season progresses.

Let’s hope he’s one of the young gems signed by the club that can fulfil huge potential.