The gathering was initially arranged by Captain James as a Christmas celebration before the disappointing defeat at Goodison Park.
Pochettino, recognising the potential positive impact on team morale, permitted the event to proceed.
However, following the dismal performance that resulted in a victory for Sean Dyche’s men and James himself suffering a hamstring injury, the fate of the party seemed uncertain.
Nevertheless, when James inquired about the possibility of still holding the event after the match, Pochettino gave it the green light.
As reported by The Telegraph, the players first headed to the Bagatelle restaurant in Mayfair for a culinary experience. The restaurant offers a range of main courses priced between £30-£115, featuring diverse chicken and fish dishes.
Their next destination was the Tape Nightclub, situated in Oxford Circus and popular among footballers, musicians, and notable personalities.
The evening’s highlight was an event labelled “Tape Sundays.”
Chelsea has struggled for form in 2023, statistically labelled as the worst team in the English top-flight with the lowest points-per-game ratio among clubs that spent the entire year in the Premier League, amassing only 39 points from an equal number of games.
What began as a Christmas celebration evolved into a bonding session, fostering team camaraderie.
It remains to be seen if this chemistry translates onto the pitch ahead of a busy two-week stretch for Chelsea, where they are scheduled to play five games, starting with a fixture against Sheffield United at home on Saturday.