SI.com · Feb 17, 2021
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Thomas Tuchel has welcomed the competition for places at Chelsea as his side go in search of a fifth win in a row at home to Newcastle United on Monday.
The Blues maintained their unbeaten start to life under their new manager, which also includes a draw against Wolves, with a 1-0 win at Barnsley in the FA Cup last 16 in midweek.
Tuchel is spoiled for choice across the pitch, particularly in midfield where Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Billy Gilmour are effectively vying for two holding-midfield places.
It is a selection headache of a positive kind for the former Paris Saint-Germain coach, though, with Chelsea still competing in three different competitions.