Why Thomas Tuchel wants Trevoh Chalobah as a midfielder for Chelsea

Why Thomas Tuchel wants Trevoh Chalobah as a midfielder for Chelsea

Chelsea’s sensational manager, Thomas Tuchel as hinted that Trevor Chalobah will play as a midfielder this season.

Without a doubt, the 22-year-old is set to stay at Stamford Bridge following talks with Tuchel, who sees Chalobah as part of his first-team squad.

Tuchel made the hint ahead of Chelsea’s clash against Arsenal at the Emirates when he was asked about the potential of using Chalobah in midfield.

Transfer Deadline but I'm not worried. We are light in midfield but it seems Tuchel is already working on Chalobah as an emergency midfielder. We have a flexible squad. It can be better but we are not desperate.

— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) August 31, 2021

However, the Academy graduate played in midfield for the majority of his time on loan. He was utilised as a defensive midfielder commonly during his time at Ipswich Town and Huddersfield before moving to FC Lorient last season and playing more games in midfield than in defence.

Speaking on his versatility, Tuchel said: “We know this. For us, so far he only played in the back three. Right now there are the positions, the three, where he can achieve the most on a high level of football.”

“One time we will maybe try it. There is some stuff to improve on this kind of level and when the game is so tight, you need to open spaces so quickly, it is a big difference to play in midfield in the Premier League than in, all respect, a smaller team in France where you can rely on ball wins and transition.”

The German continued to explain how playing in midfield in Ligue 1, where he previously coached Paris Saint-Germain, and the Premier League is different.

“We have many phases where we have to find creative solutions so hopefully we don’t need to try it because that would mean our three top guys are in shape and healthy but we have this in mind,” he said.