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Chelsea taking 'huge risks' with players, says Tuchel

December 26, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he was forced to give some players more minutes than he should have against Aston Villa on Sunday, with both Romelu Lukaku and Callum Hudson-Odoi returning to action after missing the last three games due to COVID-19.

Chelsea secured a 3-1 win at Villa, with Lukaku coming on at half-time and Hudson-Odoi playing the full 90 minutes.

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