Thomas Tuchel has sent a message to Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi regarding their Chelsea futures this summer.
The pair have been linked with loan departures this summer after playing bit-part roles at Stamford Bridge last season.
Pulisic made 38 appearances for Chelsea last season, netting eight goals and registering five assists.
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Hudson-Odoi featured even less under Tuchel, making just 28 appearances across the season, scoring three goals and registering six assists.
This has led to the pair to be linked with departures this summer, as loans look like the most likely avenue to game time.
Hudson-Odoi is said to have ‘good offers’ on the table, with the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Southampton, Leicester City and Newcastle United interested in bringing him in for the season.
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Pulisic, on the other hand, is attracting attention from Manchester United this summer and could find himself playing at Old Trafford.
However, it has been revealed that Chelsea would be unlikely to sanction a deal as they see Man United as a ‘traditional rival’.
Newcastle United have also asked the Blues to keep them informed regarding the situation surrounding Pulisic’s future.
Tuchel has now provided an update on the pair, sending them a message over their game time this season.
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Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Leeds, he said:“I know there are a lot of talks. We will also not comment on our players.
“We will not encourage our players to go out in the moment.
"We had now two training sessions with 18 players. In a schedule where we play once a week it is not a problem. If I look a little bit, the chin up a little bit and look at the schedule that is coming with Southampton during the week and two Champions League matches, it’s coming. It’s in front of the door.
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“We will need a lot of players and quality players to be competitive. At the moment, like I said, we have what we have.
"We know what we’re looking for. From there we go and only from there we can think about letting players go.”
With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Gordon both linked heavily with moves to Stamford Bridge this summer, the arrival of either could allow for departures.
But, for now, Tuchel will stand strong as he looks to keep a high quality squad in tact at Chelsea.
Topics: Chelsea, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Football, Thomas Tuchel
Nick Emms