Thomas Tuchel said he had to be creative with his team selection against Newcastle United. With four central defenders making up a back four, it was certainly little different.
The German coach was acknowledging the severe shortage of right backs he has suffered with the absence of Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Cesar Azpilicueta ahead of the game against the Toon Army.
Trevoh Chalobah deputised on the right, as Andreas Christensen did against Crystal Palace when the Blues returned from Abu Dhabi.
