Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he is aware of the risks that come with deadline-day signings, but hopes that Denis Zakaria will find it easier to adjust than Saul Niguez. In the final hours of the summer transfer window, Chelsea signed the Juventus midfielder on loan.
Zakaria completed his medical in Turin on Thursday before arriving at Cobham Training Ground to wrap up the deal. Subject to being granted a work permit, the 25-year-old is set to be involved in Tuchel's squad for the first time next week as the Blues face Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night in the Champions League and Fulham on Saturday.
Speaking on the Switzerland international's arrival, the German admitted his concerns over signing the midfielder as late as the west Londoners did in the window. But, Tuchel insisted that he is looking forward to Zakaria's involvement.
