Thomas Tuchel reveal the position Denis Zakaria will play at Chelsea

Denis Zakaria has joined Chelsea on loan from Juventus for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign, with an option of a permanent transfer at the end of the season.

On switching to Stamford Bridge, Zakaria said: “I want to say hi to all the Chelsea fans. I’m very happy and proud to be a Blue and I cannot wait to see you soon at Stamford Bridge.”

Zakaria will add some much-needed defensive cover to Chelsea’s midfield, which has looked very weak since N’Golo Kante was injured once again.

However, it appears Chelsea may also use Zakaria in a different spot this season.

Speaking to the press recently, Thomas Tuchel suggested that the Swiss midfielder may also provide cover at wing-back for the west Londoners:

“He can play at even wing-back because he is fast enough and has the volume so I think giving the risks that you mentioned with Saul, he has a bit more positions to play in and a bit more of a physical profile hopefully,” Tuchel said.