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Home » “I love him”: Thomas Tuchel left impressed by this Chelsea star after Newcastle win

“I love him”: Thomas Tuchel left impressed by this Chelsea star after Newcastle win

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The future of Mateo Kovacic at Chelsea looks uncertain with no contract talks.

Thomas Tuchel impressed by Mateo Kovacic after Newcastle win

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel went on to say that Mateo Kovacic is one of his favourite players. The 26-year-old Croatian midfielder impressed in Chelsea’s latest win over Newcastle and has become a permanent fixture under new manager Thomas Tuchel.

He has started all the league games since Tuchel has taken over from Frank Lampard. Kovacic drew praise from Tuchel after his Newcastle heroics.

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“I love him. I could wake the guy at 3 at night and he will be at Cobham at 3.15 ready to give everything. I need to calm the guy down in training, that he’s not doing too much. It’s a pleasure to have him.”

The midfielder seemed to struggle for game time under Frank Lampard but has found a new lease of life under the German manager. Tuchel has paired up Kovacic up with Jorginho in central midfield as the former has looked very solid on his inclusion to the side.

Tuchel’s new system of a back three has borne fruit with 5 wins and 1 draw from his 6 games in charge. An overall defensive solidity has been visible with just one goal being conceded so far.

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Oliver Burke of Sheffield United is challenged by (L – R) Mateo Kovacic and Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane on February 07, 2021 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Oli Scarff – Pool/Getty Images)

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The Blues went on to break into the top four of the league while also progressing into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. A crucial period of the season awaits for Tuchel and Chelsea as they face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League followed by an encounter with Manchester United.