Chelsea boss Tuchel urges calm around Azpilicueta contract talks

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is delighted with the impact of captain Cesar Azpilicueta.

Azpilicueta is one of a handful of Blues defenders whose future is the subject of speculation, however Tuchel does not feel there is a need to panic about the situation.

"I don't see any problem here," said the boss. "The situation between Azpi, me and the club is very clear. He is our captain. He has all possibilities to stay here as long as possible and become the legend he already is. He is a fantastic captain and a fantastic player."

Tuchel also offered an explanation as to why the 32-year-old had featured a little less so far this season.

"If there are some weeks where he does not play so much, like in the last weeks, there are some reasons," claimed Tuchel. "First of all, he was injured in his shoulder. Second of all, the team played very strong in his positions with Trevoh [Chalobah] and Andreas [Christensen], and at wing-back with Reecey [James].

"That's how it is. If there is any player who knows it is like this, it's Azpi. He is very calm. He has everything in his own hands. I see no signs we should be worried about it."