Three bold Chelsea decisions Thomas Tuchel can make after Champions League qualification

After Newcastle beat Arsenal on Monday night, Chelsea has been given a new but very welcome feeling going into the final two league games of the season without much pressure. Not since 2016/17, after the Blues captured a Premier League title under Antonio Conte, had the remaining fixtures felt like glorified friendlies.

A mere point in either of the remaining two games against Leicester and Watford will guarantee third place over Spurs, the highest finish since the 2018/19 season under Maurizio Sarri.

There really are a few reasons for Thomas Tuchel not to experiment now, given how little is riding on these games and the chance to rotate.

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With the season effectively done, Tuchel can hopefully feel freer to utilise some fresh faces and try some interesting tactical things with an eye to next season. Chelsea's players have looked worn down and exhausted in recent weeks, lacking invention and inspiration as results and performances have tailed off.

There is also the reality that some faces within the current squad are nearing the end of their time at Stamford Bridge and hoping for a fond farewell. With also, the slim chance of some academy talent used earlier in the campaign getting a shot at minutes.

So here are three players Tuchel should use as Chelsea's very long season comes to a close.

With Chelsea's academy seasons already over, the inclusion of young talent in the first team will hopefully be an option, given how little is at stake on Thursday and Sunday.

Fans got a glimpse of the next Cobham generation over winter when Jude Soonsup-Bell, Xavier Simons and Lewis Hall all got minutes in the Carabao and FA Cup, but Harvey