Tuchel did not request the summer signing of Saul

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel ‘did not request’ the signing of Spain midfielder Saul Niguez in the summer, according to reports.

Saul joined the Blues on deadline day on a season-long loan deal, with the European champions having the option to make the move permanent next year.

The 26-year-old has struggled to adapt to English football. His first start came in a league encounter against Aston Villa, where he was hooked at half-time after a sloppy display.

Minutes have been difficult to come by since the Villa match, with the Carabao Cup being the only opportunity for Saul to show that he deserves a place in Tuchel’s starting XI.

And to rub salt in the wounds, Spanish daily Cadena Sar claim that Chelsea did not plan to sign the Atletico Madrid midfielder in the summer window, nor did Tuchel request his signing.

The report says that the Blues sanctioned the move as a ‘favour’ to Saul’s representatives and that they have no intention of paying £34million to sign the Spaniard permanently at the end of his loan.

Furthermore, it has been reported that Chelsea want to cut the player’s loan short in January.

Saul is said to be keen to remain and fight for his place under Tuchel, but the reliable outlet, Marca claim the decision will be taken out of his hands.

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