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Thomas Tuchel says he WON'T punish Antonio Rudiger or Kepa for their training ground scrap as he admits session 'got heated up... it was not OK' and 'was serious' but isn't surprised by moles leaking incidents at Chelsea

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will not be issuing punishments to Antonio Rudiger and Kepa Arrizabalaga after their training ground bust-up.

The duo came to blows in training on Sunday, in the aftermath of Chelsea's humiliating 5-2 defeat to relegation candidates West Brom.

Both players were involved in a training ground altercation with Tuchel has now described as 'very serious' and had to be pulled apart by shocked team-mates.

Now, speaking about the incident for the first time, Tuchel has admitted he has been pleased with how both players handled the aftermath of the fight, showing 'strength and respect' to swiftly bury the hatchet.