Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has told Ross Barkley to earn a regular place in the side.

The 27-year-old has appeared eight times this term, after spending last season at Aston Villa on loan.

Barkley and his teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek have become go to substitutes for Tuchel this term.

"It depends on himself, first of all, and it is ongoing," Tuchel told reporters.

"If he stays positive and hard-working and at the same time I am happy if he is not fully happy. I am happy if he is not satisfied with what he has.

"At the same time, it is necessary that he appreciates where he is right now and his hard work and effort and he was very serious from the first day in pre-season, but there is a lot of competition going on in his position.

"You need to be ready if you play for Chelsea, if you think you are ready and positive there is always a chance to come onto the pitch.

"Unfortunately, we have only three subs so it is not always easy but there is always a chance to prove a point with your performance."