Real Sociedad winger Adnan Januzaj has shrugged off past criticism from Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel questioned Januzaj's attitude after an unproductive loan spell at Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United.

"A coach should always protect you as a player, especially when they know you are a player that can make a difference for them," Januzaj told the Daily Mail.

"They should be a bit more chilled about that kind of stuff.

"People were harsh on me because I was a young boy with a lot of quality. It was difficult for me to know what they are doing with me. I'm now 26 and I know this will never happen in my career again."