Known as a versatile utility player, the 27-year-old has failed to make an impact in the middle of the park during the early stages of his season-long loan.Â
After a rough first couple of games in Chelsea blue, he has predominantly found himself consigned to the bench, with Ballon d’Or candidates Kante and Jorginho holding down the fort.Â
As such, a return to action could come via cameos at wing-back, although it remains to be seen how the former Atletico man would feel about such a shift.Â
Based on comments during the summer, Tuchel would be backtracking on his own word, although it may become a necessary evil if Chilwell’s scan reveals the worst.Â