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Chelsea have reportedly made West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice their priority midfield target this summer. However, the Hammers' valuation could fend off the Blues and other suitors and that's where alternatives come in.
Declan Rice is reportedly Thomas Tuchel's priority midfield target. (Image: GETTY)
Clever positioning and awareness
Tchouameni's impressive defensive statistics this season have stemmed from his positioning and awareness off the ball.
The Frenchman ranked first for tackles plus interceptions, fifth in successful pressures and fifth in loose ball recoveries in Ligue 1 this season.
When his team loses the ball, he uses his counter-pressing ability to anticipate the opponents' attack and help Monaco win the ball back high up the pitch.
Monaco won more tackles in the final third than any other Ligue 1 team this season, and Tchouameni was a big reason for that.
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