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Tuchel said that the comments brought "noise we don't need".
Romelu Lukaku said in an interview that he was unhappy with his role at the club and that brought noise that we don't need.
Tuchel said he didn't like it.
I don't want to make more out of it than it is. It's easy to take lines out of context.
The German said that he didn't like it because it was noise. It doesn't help that we need a calm environment and focus.
I don't think he's unhappy. I feel the opposite. I would say that he is fine. It's a surprise but I'm the wrong person to ask.
We can take the time to understand what is going on because it doesn't reflect the daily work, the daily attitude, and the daily behavior Romelu shows here.
In an interview with Sky Sport Italia, he said that he was not happy with the situation, but he must not give up.
In August, the Belgian international returned to the club for a new club record.
He has scored seven goals in 18 appearances since rejoining the club, but he has been hampered by injury and illness.
After discussing his role with Tuchel, he has scored two goals in two games.
"We will talk to him and we will do it behind closed doors and we will do it openly like I think the relationship is and has always been," said the boss.
Manchester City are eight points ahead of second-place Chelsea.
Everything is public in today's world. Romelu knows what kind of value he has when he speaks out.
It is not necessary to always be in harmony to be successful. You don't have to love each other every day. It's good to be on the edge.
I don't think anyone in this building knows Romelu is unhappy. That makes us very surprised by his statements. I can't see why it should be this way.
