Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is already planning his summer rebuild at Stamford Bridge by preparing a swoop for promising teenager Kays Ruiz-Atil.
The 18-year-old made his senior debut for Paris Saint-Germain back in September under Tuchel and was being eased into the team with six further substitute appearances.
But since Tuchel was sacked at the Parc des Princes in December the attacking midfielder, who can also play out on the left, has not been used at all by new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
According to Football Mercato, Tuchel now hopes to bring him to the Blues in the summer to continue his development.
Ruiz-Atil is looking likely to head for a PSG exit regardless in the summer with his contract expiring, and Pochettino having dropped him into the Under 19 side.
Chelsea have been keeping tabs on the player who before joining PSG in 2015 had been part of Barcelona's youth set-up.
Due to the nature of his contract expiring, he is already free to discuss terms with the Blues should a deal be in the pipeline.
Meanwhile, Tuchel is hoping to give some of the players at Chelsea who struggled for game time under previous boss Frank Lampard a chance to prove themselves in Thursday night's FA Cup tie with Barnsley.
Among those likely to feature will be goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as Tuchel continues to assess his Blues stars after taking over last month.
mark_swaps_sides
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we already have enough youth players
yup I'm wondering if we needed all those signings cus our youth academy is amazing
mark_swaps_sides
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Yeah....too bad😪 but we have other big midfield talents Xavi Simons, Edouard Michut, Fadiga
Simons is amazing
Andy_Mac
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Listen about the performance it was expected a lot of changes for guys that haven't been regulars for Thomas Tuchel so we should be thankful for the win i thought Barnsley played like a team that has got nothing to lose they suprised Chelsea players but I'm sure not Thomas Tuchel as Barnsley have been playing this way since they hired the bayern legend they press relentlessly and are very aggressive so I'm sure Tuchel saw their videos bcz he's intelligent. So we take the win and also let's congratulate our keeper Kepa for positive performance i think this will only give him or boost his confidence rather. Let's continue staying behind the team💙💙💙
Ismäel played just 2 seasons at Bayern so he automatically becomes a club legend? C'mon mate, don't make me laugh. If that's the case, then Hudson-Odoi is already a Chelsea legend as he has been here for over 2 seasons and has won trophies. Anyways, going back to your opinion on the performance, Chelsea simply cannot allow a team like Barnsley to press us all over the pitch and surrender to the pressure. We should be beating the press and moving forwards. We were not aggressive in this game. We didn't show enough quality last night. Tuchel can study all the videos he wants and employ any fancy tactic from his play book but the bottom line is that these players are not playing with any level of commitment for the badge. I said the same about these players even under Lampard. A manager can only have so much of an influence on the players. But they have to be reminded who is boss. Any player who lets his standards slip should be dropped from the team and the manager should be given time to work his magic on the players. That's why I was so keen to back Lampard even when we had a lapse in form. Don't expect magic from Tuchel or anyone who walks into the job. There is a mentality issue because this club is too quick to make the managers scapegoats here. You may be the biggest Tuchel fan and maybe you're right about his managerial capabilities. Maybe he could be one of the greatest ever Chelsea managers but do you honestly believe that this incompetent and immature board will back him? Do you really think that Tuchel will get his transfer targets in the summer? I'm not optimistic after seeing how recent seasons have turned out. I can't praise the performance last night because it was rubbish and us fans simply need to demand a higher standard of football. I'm not blaming Tuchel here, but the players also need to take some accountability. That's why I say back the manager and give him some time, whether it's Lampard or Tuchel or anybody who becomes the Chelsea gaffer. I have no agendas mate nor do I actually hold a grudge against you. You're a fellow Chelsea fan and we ought to be on the same page. We both want the best for Chelsea which is to produce a winning formula. I don't like the direction that our club is headed towards and that's why I refused to accept that the issues of this club were all Lampard's doing. Let's stop making a the manager a scapegoat every single time. It's not right and unfair in my opinion. Players need to show some passion for the club or risk the wrath of angry Chelsea fans. I don't condone abuse but I say that we should criticise them and not have this false optimism. We will be further disappointed later when we're hit with a reality check. If performances don't improve, we won't achieve top 4 and may not win trophies.
ChelseaFCaddict
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Listen about the performance it was expected a lot of changes for guys that haven't been regulars for Thomas Tuchel so we should be thankful for the win i thought Barnsley played like a team that has got nothing to lose they suprised Chelsea players but I'm sure not Thomas Tuchel as Barnsley have been playing this way since they hired the bayern legend they press relentlessly and are very aggressive so I'm sure Tuchel saw their videos bcz he's intelligent. So we take the win and also let's congratulate our keeper Kepa for positive performance i think this will only give him or boost his confidence rather. Let's continue staying behind the team💙💙💙
***I'm sure not Thomas Tuche***l
ChelseaFCaddict
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Lol where was the "attacking philosophy last night?? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] What tactics?? Barnsley had far more attempts than us and far more on target. Tammy Abraham saved our blushes. Our midfield was dead last night and no surprise, when Mason Mount isn't in the first 11. I hope Mount gets dropped from the team consistently so that the shïtty performances continue and then you'll finally come crying back for Mount to play when we lose [Crylaugh]
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Listen about the performance it was expected a lot of changes for guys that haven't been regulars for Thomas Tuchel so we should be thankful for the win i thought Barnsley played like a team that has got nothing to lose they suprised Chelsea players but I'm sure not Thomas Tuchel as Barnsley have been playing this way since they hired the bayern legend they press relentlessly and are very aggressive so I'm sure Tuchel saw their videos bcz he's intelligent. So we take the win and also let's congratulate our keeper Kepa for positive performance i think this will only give him or boost his confidence rather. Let's continue staying behind the team💙💙💙
Don-imolite
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EPL is not meant for the thinners
vuobdln
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We have been tracking this boy before TT even signed for PSG! We made an attempt to sign him for the academy but PSG didn't budge. He is such a very good talent! can dribble, can shoot n score, can give incisive passes! Before you say we have a lot of academy players pls kindly know who Atil is! A gem I shall be so happy if we sign him
I didn’t know him and now that you say he is so good we should pursue him in summer.
Andy_Mac
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In Thomas Tuchel we believe💪🏻 The best after Antonio Conte We've been waiting since 2018 for a manager with intelligent tactics, who believe in tactical flexibility. What i like about Thomas Tuchel is that he's so unpredictable we are lucky to have him at Stamford bridge. 🤗 Dear Blues Family let us believe and support Thomas Tuchel ,I'm confident he'll do well with his German aggressive but intense attacking philosophy 💙💙💙 Pride Of London 😍😍
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Lol where was the "attacking philosophy last night?? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] What tactics?? Barnsley had far more attempts than us and far more on target. Tammy Abraham saved our blushes. Our midfield was dead last night and no surprise, when Mason Mount isn't in the first 11. I hope Mount gets dropped from the team consistently so that the shïtty performances continue and then you'll finally come crying back for Mount to play when we lose [Crylaugh]
Andy_Mac
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This should be our lineup today not the best but good enough😎 plz tell me what u think and give it a like
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Ian Maatsen couldn't do worse than any of our current strikers tbf [Crylaugh]
dokbcekopz
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He is exceptionally phenomenal
vuobdln
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Kepa showed again that he is a weak and unreliable GK.
Ant1
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rodrigoanderson
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Ambitiousgberry
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Please don't get him, we have gilmour whom has proved himself so well, he isn't using him, how are we sure, he gonna use this kid if he signs him. Most of this manager just lkke to waste money.
puwbelmnr
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I like our tactical manager Mr.Tuchel
BBBlues
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We have been tracking this boy before TT even signed for PSG! We made an attempt to sign him for the academy but PSG didn't budge. He is such a very good talent! can dribble, can shoot n score, can give incisive passes! Before you say we have a lot of academy players pls kindly know who Atil is! A gem I shall be so happy if we sign him
Habikptuz
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let Tsquare gives time to Timo,Kai and Halkim Zeiyech to be adapted into the system of Chelsea,those guys are all good players,but they just need time that all
Thekinghazard
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This should be our lineup today not the best but good enough😎 plz tell me what u think and give it a like
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This
Thekinghazard
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This should be our lineup today not the best but good enough😎 plz tell me what u think and give it a like
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I know i made a mistake
keke_chelsea01
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This should be our lineup today not the best but good enough😎 plz tell me what u think and give it a like
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you are not thinking
Habikptuz
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Please mr.Tuchel, we already have enough youth in the first team,whose don't have playing time,then you want to bring another one again,for what? please bring up those who are there now before bringing another one
Rougebleu-roodwitte
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Fadiga will come back next sezon.... But ye! And Pembele, kean
Exactly future is bright for our youngsters
cuyadlops
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Yeah....too bad😪 but we have other big midfield talents Xavi Simons, Edouard Michut, Fadiga
Fadiga will come back next sezon.... But ye! And Pembele, kean
Rougebleu-roodwitte
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So he leaving huh......😕
Yeah....too bad😪 but we have other big midfield talents Xavi Simons, Edouard Michut, Fadiga
cuyadlops
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He is 18 (soon 19) and put back to the U19 and poch got his name of the UCL list after he has made his debut almost a half year ago went to the final 8 in lisbon and he hasn’t been in a match day squad since poch has arrived tell me would you stay if you was him Big loss cuz he is a real talent but the prem with his body is maybe too soon
So he leaving huh......😕
Rougebleu-roodwitte
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Wait so he 100% leaving? 😟
He is 18 (soon 19) and put back to the U19 and poch got his name of the UCL list after he has made his debut almost a half year ago went to the final 8 in lisbon and he hasn’t been in a match day squad since poch has arrived tell me would you stay if you was him Big loss cuz he is a real talent but the prem with his body is maybe too soon
oladipulo
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This should be our lineup today not the best but good enough😎 plz tell me what u think and give it a like
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Ian maatsen is a defender (LB).
cuyadlops
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Wait so he 100% leaving? 😟
vosbcdlsu
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Does thomas understand Chelsea? Chelsea don’t give people time to build up team. If he’s buying young people then he’s just buying them for the next manager, check what lampard did now he left his phenomenal players for tuchel, buy big matured players whose prime is still one
danriwbik
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Another Version of Gilmour
Thekinghazard
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Oh sorry i put Maatsen in the wrong Postistion
Thekinghazard
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This should be our lineup today not the best but good enough😎 plz tell me what u think and give it a like
tamabimnyz
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The kid is something else a complete midfielder 💙💙💙
just wanna let you know the man don't trust young players that much
CHELSEALONA
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And what will happened to Gilmour🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Gilmour is CM and this guy is CAM
binackmtuz
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we already have enough youth players
Chidon_Sports
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Kai Haverz consulting the gods right now.
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Nwanne you won't kill me😁
Chidon_Sports
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By mere looking at this unpronounceable name this guy has no strength in him. Kai Havertz could be better of😁😂
Rojace
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Take him away 😜
maxm70
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Tuchel is starting his work early I see.
lioaekmoyz
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Tuchel, pls we don't need this kinds of U23 players again, we have apt of the, pls we need a qualify players.
KING_MAAANDI
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I think we currently have good number of Youngsters who need to be trained well.. But we need good experienced players..
neyo212
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And what will happened to Gilmour🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
imalasyraf
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Kai Haverz consulting the gods right now.
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Awwww look at his/her face
yahackmnyz
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We need a creative midfielder
Lekki
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please mr Tuchel we need mature and creative midfielder player , not player that are still sucking mummy breast
Bërry-Øñ-Míllíôñ
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Kai Haverz consulting the gods right now.
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😜😂😂
ChelseaFCaddict
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bro, don't forget we still have billy glimour and he isn't playing him smh
Billy is not an attacking midfielder
ChelseaFCaddict
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In Thomas Tuchel we believe💪🏻 The best after Antonio Conte We've been waiting since 2018 for a manager with intelligent tactics, who believe in tactical flexibility. What i like about Thomas Tuchel is that he's so unpredictable we are lucky to have him at Stamford bridge. 🤗 Dear Blues Family let us believe and support Thomas Tuchel ,I'm confident he'll do well with his German aggressive but intense attacking philosophy 💙💙💙 Pride Of London 😍😍
tamabimnyz
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The kid is something else a complete midfielder 💙💙💙
bro, don't forget we still have billy glimour and he isn't playing him smh
RAMSEYmc
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so pity comment..you are in thousand chelsea clown fan shouting about manager son..all team got player the manager love..why you bothering about that.as long them perform well it good for the team..dont look so naive..
nobody...literally nobody..and then comes This ppl Showing their UTMOST LOVE FOR THE CLUB...I JUST SAID THAT HE IS ANOTHER FAV PLAYER OF ANOTHER NEW MANAGER..LETS HOPE HE DELIVERS..THOSE WERE MY WORDS..OFC MOUNT IS PERFORMING FUCKING GOOD IK THAT..AND SO I SAID LETS HOPE THIS ANOTHER Manager's fav PLAYER DELIVERS LIKE THAT.tht too if he gets signed...IF U DONT GET IT DONT COME and SHIT IN THE COMMENTS..AT THE END IF U R A Blues FAN then we both want the club To succeed...nd Finish in Top3/4..and maybe Win CL