Thomas Tuchel insists it is not his job to manage the international ambitions of his Chelsea stars as he continues to stamp his authority at Stamford Bridge.
The German opted to leave Tammy Abraham out of the matchday squad last weekend.
That could hamper any Euro 2020 hopes the striker may have as he sees his game time cut.
Chelsea's squad is full of internationals, many of whom will be eyeing European glory with their countries this summer.
But Tuchel has no interest is putting those aspirations before his own goals.
He said: "I don’t want to be influenced by that. I know well that the players have personal interests and this is OK.
"I hope they fight for their personal interests. I really hope they give out their very best.
"Their personal interest is to be on the pitch for Chelsea and hopefully be on the pitch for their national team. That shows their ambition and quality.
"In my job as manager of Chelsea I cannot be influenced by a decision that has an impact on the national coach’s decision or a player’s future with his national team.
"To be honest, I’d like to play them here, then they can all stay with me during the summer. Relax on their vacations and then come for pre-season.
"That would be my personal choice but this will not happen. I am aware of it, but not in the way that can influence my choice.
"My choices are made to win games with Chelsea and nothing else."
The German's remit is to deliver Champions League football having taken over from Frank Lampard in January.
Tuchel is yet to taste defeat as Chelsea boss and has the Blues within one point of the top four.
