Tuchel explained that if he had left out players who were in the last camp without a valid reason, it would have undermined his credibility as a coach. He wanted to maintain consistency and authenticity in his decision-making, and keeping Saka in the squad was a part of that.

Tuchel's approach was to be honest and transparent with his players, and to explain his decisions in a clear and logical manner. He wanted to avoid confusing or misleading his players, and to maintain a positive and respectful team environment.