Thomas Tuchel speaks on summer signing position after being dropped against Newcastle United

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has finally revealed the main reason why Eduardo Mendy was benched in Chelsea’s victory over Newcastle United on Monday night.

Thomas Tuchel has become famous for making changes in his first eleven ever since he was appointed as the Blues manager.

However, no one would have predicted that Eduardo Mendy will be forced to watch from the beach after all his impressive performance ever since he joined the blues.

Kepa Arizzabalaga made a surprise start ahead of Mendy and kept a clean sheet.

Speaking to Sky Sport after the match, Tuchel noted that Mendy staying on the bench was needed as he had to recover physically and mentally.

Tuchel stated that Eduardo Mendy remains the number one, this is clear and it was cleared before the game and it stays like that.

The German tactician who has not failed in everyone equal opportunity at Chelsea noted that he is happy Kepa continued with a second clean sheet as it was the moment to let him feel the rhythm and build up his confidence.

On the way forward, Tuchel added that it was clear before that the team hoped for the best performance, but Mendy will be in goal from now on as he recovered physically and mentally and right now, he is the number one.

Chelsea’s victory over Newcastle United saw them move to fourth on the log table and they will be eager to continue the good form.