Thomas Tuchel says Trevoh Chalobah has 'forced' his way into the 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, when 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.
Thomas Tuchel says Trevoh Chalobah (left) has 'forced' his way into the Chelsea squad
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.