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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits Ben Chilwell was left 'mentally tired' by not featuring for England at Euro 2020 and urges defender to be 'patient' as he looks to win his starting berth back from Marcos Alonso

Daily Mail | September 13, 2021

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Thomas Tuchel admits Ben Chilwell has suffered from his summer of rejection by England.

Chilwell has not played a single minute for either club or country since winning the Champions League with Chelsea in May.

He was selected for Gareth Southgate's squad at Euro 2020 but did not make an appearance and appeared to be 'worrying' and 'mentally tired' when he returned for the start of the new Premier League season.

Thomas Tuchel told Ben Chilwell to be patient and 'find the joy' again as he looks for game time

In addition, Chilwell was left out of Gareth Southgate's squad for the latest set of international fixtures.

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