Thomas Tuchel reveals his plan for Marc Cucurella & Ben Chiwell

Chelsea raised eyebrows this summer by spending another £50 million+ on another left wing-back.

In 2020, the Blues paid big money to sign Ben Chilwell and two years on, they dropped another big sum on Marc Cucurella.

The German coach has now left supporters guessing as to who he will start in the left wing-back spot.

Tuchel’s plan for Cucurella-Chiwell

London, UK. 14th Aug, 2022. Marc Cucurella Of Chelsea during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry/Sportimage Credit: Sportimage/Alamy Live News 2JP1XBW London, UK. 14th Aug, 2022. Marc Cucurella Of Chelsea during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry/Sportimage Credit: Sportimage/Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)

Tuchel has revealed that Cucurella and Chilwell are likely to be competing for the same spot in the team.

However, given Cucurella’s versatility, if the Blues were to line up with three central defenders, the Spaniard could play in the three.

So far, Chilwell started against Everton and Cucurella started against Tottenham, with both times Chelsea setting up with three centre-backs.

Speaking about the competition between Cucurella and Chilwell, Tuchel admitted: “I would say if we play a back four they are competing for the same place.

“If we play a back five, not 100%. Ben is a clear wing-back and Marc is both.

“He can play in the back three and as a wing-back.”