Chelsea manager Tuchel drops Christensen over contract delay

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 1, 2021 | 11:04 AM GMT

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has dropped Andreas Christensen over the defender’s reluctance to finalise a new contract with the London club.

Christensen played 13 times for Chelsea this season but has not featured since starting in their 1-1 draw with Burnley on Nov.

The Danish international’s current deal expires at the end of the season.

“We have to hope that it influences the contract situation a little bit,” Tuchel told a news conference ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Watford.

“We’re waiting a long time now for confirmation.

It’s on Andreas to act how he acts on the pitch off the pitch and walk the talk”.

“It was my understanding weeks ago that Andreas wants the same as me and the club”.

“He tells us he loves Chelsea, that he wants to stay and be a big part (of the club), because he is a big part of a big club.

I think he is the perfect fit, he is not done yet here, his career here is not finished.

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Chelsea are top of the Premier League, a point ahead of second-placed Manchester City.

Watford are three points above the relegation zone.

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Chelsea manager Tuchel drops Christensen over contract delay

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.