Levi Colwill, the rising star of Chelsea, has opened up about the "hairdryer treatment" given by manager Mauricio Pochettino during half-time of their match against Preston. The Blues struggled to make an impact in the first half, prompting Pochettino to let his team know that their performance was not up to par.

The Hairdryer Treatment

When asked about the infamous "hairdryer treatment," Colwill admitted, "Something like that! I think we needed it though, we weren't good enough, as everyone saw. The second half was much better."

A Turnaround in the Second Half

Chelsea finally took the lead in the 58th minute with a header from Armando Broja. Thiago Silva extended the lead with a header of his own in the 66th minute, followed by a free-kick goal from Raheem Sterling. Enzo Fernandez sealed the 4-0 victory with a close-range finish late in the game.

Praising Teammates

Colwill had high praise for his teammates, especially Raheem Sterling's free-kick prowess. He said, "Raheem normally practices free-kicks the day before a game and he always scores. I think he's scored two now — against Newcastle and today — so from that position, he's a specialist at free-kicks. I love playing with Armando, he's a great striker and a good mate of mine. I always encourage him because I know how good he can be. Today he showed it with his goal."

Pochettino's Frustration

Pochettino's frustration was apparent, particularly with Cole Palmer. The Argentine manager was seen engaged in a heated discussion with the former Manchester City starlet after the match.

Upcoming Matches

Chelsea will face Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday. They will then return to Premier League action with a home game against Fulham on Saturday.