Thomas Tuchel confirms he has indefinitely relegated Chelsea contract rebel to the bench

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that he is not picking Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen as a result of the ongoing standoff over his contract.

Christensen has developed into a key figure at Stamford Bridge, having graduated from the academy into the first-team via a hugely successful loan stint with Borussia Monchengladbach.

However, the Dane’s contract is due to expire in the summer of 2022, meaning he’s free to negotiate terms with any foreign club and sign a pre-contract agreement in January.

With Chelsea fast losing their grip on a player who is right on the periphery of the world-class bracket, Thomas Tuchel has had no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

The German has confirmed that he is currently not selecting Christensen as a result of his contract situation. He appears to be seeking a reaction from the 25-year-old.

“I have no good news. It was my understanding weeks ago that Andreas wants the same as me and the club. This is why, for me, it was a zero-problem situation because everybody wanted the same as I understood it.”