Chelsea fans to cut the Spaniard some slack. Last week Stamford Bridge social media snipers labelled the on-loan Atletico Madrid flop the worst signing in the club’s history.That followed his second-half substitute appearance in the 1-1 home draw with Everton, which left the Champions League holders four points off top spot.
But Tuchel has hit back at the online haters so quick to ridicule versatile midfielder Niguez, 27. The German coach, whose side have dropped five points in as many games, rapped: “We will protect our players.
I will protect my players - always.“On Thursday, he played as a number six, as a number nine and as a wing back. Is that fair to him?
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