Thomas Tuchel refused to be drawn, once again, on speculation linking Wesley Fofana to Chelsea. The Blues have seen three offers turned down by Leicester City for the 21-year-old and are expected to return with a fourth bid.
Fofana's Leicester side are taking on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. However, Brendan Rodgers confirmed on Thursday that Fofana will not be part of the travelling Foxes squad.
"Nothing (I don't read anything into him being left out of Leicester squad)," Tuchel said. "He's not our player. It's their decision. That's how it is."
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Tuchel was also asked about anymore potential incomings, with Chelsea still in talks with Anthony Gordon over a move. The Blues are also close to signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, football.london understands.
The Chelsea head coach said: "We have some ideas. It's not a long window and it closes soon. Our attention is on things we can influence. There's always several parties involved."
After losing 3-0 to Leeds United last weekend, Tuchel is hopeful of a strong response from his squad. The German head coach described the last week as "painful".
"We always see a response," he said. "We absolutely dislike to lose, as painful as it is to analyse, it's necessary. We always get a response when the reasons are clear. We used [the full week] to get back in shape and install confidence."
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