Thomas Tuchel says Trevoh Chalobah has 'forced' his way into Chelsea's first-team squad and that he is 'ready' for the Premier League following his impressive performance against Villarreal on Wednesday.
The German manager handed Chalobah his Chelsea debut in Belfast, where the Blues overcame the LaLiga side on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup.
Tuchel felt that the youngster - who slotted into the right of a back three - was 'calm and physical' throughout the 120 minutes he played.
When asked if Chalobah was ready to play in the Premier League during his post-match interview, Tuchel said: 'Absolutely, that's why he played.