Thomas Tuchel reluctant to jeopardise Chelsea spirit with January signings

Thomas Tuchel wants to protect Chelsea’s feel-good factor by avoiding January signings if possible (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Tuchel wants to “protect” the feel-good factor in Chelsea’s squad and avoid any January signings, provided the Blues’ injury issues clear up.

The Blues boss wants to safeguard the bonds built among his Stamford Bridge stars, with Tuchel’s talented squad described as “like a family” this week by Mason Mount.