Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says his side must have academy graduate at heart and also insist that the club have the quality to achieve growing youngsters in the team.
While speaking to the press ahead of Tottenham clash, he praises the academy graduate that are present in his squad for rising up to the challenges that is thrown to them.
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‘The guys we have here, it’s a pleasure to work with them,’ Tuchel said.
‘First of all, they have quality but they also have the physical ability to play in the Premier League. I know how hard it is to play for Chelsea and compete for titles but this is the challenge.
“I’m very pleased that all the Chelsea boys in the squad now are absolutely aware of that and that this challenge that is so hard. It does something to you, to your character and your approach to games and training.
“It’s crucial that we have this and we rely on them, trust them and don’t confuse them being young and maybe inexperienced with a lack of quality or needing other players. It’s absolutely not like this. They will be given every chance to make their steps and leave their footsteps here.
“In the end, we also have to accept it’s about quality and delivering in the moment when you need to deliver. There are no gifts for anybody.”
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