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Christensen played 13 times for Chelsea this season but has not
featured since starting in their 1-1 draw with Burnley on Nov.
6. The Danish international's current deal expires at the end of
the season.
"We have to hope that it influences the contract situation a
little bit," Tuchel told a news conference ahead of Chelsea's
trip to Watford.
"We're waiting a long time now for confirmation. It's on Andreas
to act how he acts on the pitch off the pitch and walk the talk.
"It was my understanding weeks ago that Andreas wants the same
as me and the club.
"He tells us he loves Chelsea, that he wants to stay and be a
big part (of the club), because he is a big part of a big club.
I think he is the perfect fit, he is not done yet here, his
career here is not finished."
Chelsea are top of the Premier League, a point ahead of
second-placed Manchester City. Watford are three points above
the relegation zone.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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