Chelsea star admits Tuchel 'didn't seem too happy' with him after England win

From the Newshound archive · first published 7 October 2026.

A Chelsea player has conceded that England manager Thomas Tuchel was visibly displeased with him following the national side's latest victory, raising questions about his international future. The admission came after Tuchel made his selections clear during the match, leaving the Chelsea man with a difficult situation to navigate on two fronts.

Arsenal and Chelsea are also named as the 'strongest contenders' to sign out-of-favour Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, 27, who has fallen behind two full-backs in Hansi Flick's pecking order.

Kounde, who has won seven trophies at Barcelona since joining in 2022, is said to be 'highly valued' in the Premier League for his versatility at both full-back and centre-half.

Chelsea are simultaneously in talks over a major upgrade to their Cobham training ground, with owners' plans for the facility now revealed.