Tuchel finally reveals why Chilwell is yet to play this season since the UCL final
Chelsea like to do their own in-house interview with Thomas Tuchel after weekend games, which they can then post on their website on a Monday with some exclusive content.
This week they’ve got our attention with the manager speaking about Ben Chilwell.
The left back has not played a minute in any of the three games so far this season, leading to some questions about his status – is he injured? Unfit? Out of favour?
Tuchel’s explanation was exactly as we’d expected – it’s all because of the Euros.
Chilwell was called up and made it all the way to the final with England, without playing a minute. That meant he had an extended break, while his left back rival Marcos Alonso had a full 5 weeks to get up to speed. He’s got the baton now, and it’s up to Chilly to steal it back off him.
Given Alonso’s form, it could be a few weeks until we Chilwell in action again.