Tuchel finally reveals why Chilwell is yet to play this season since the UCL final

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.

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