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Tuchel explains half-time clash with Emery after Chelsea win over Villarreal

Tuchel explains half-time clash with Emery after Chelsea win over Villarreal

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he had ‘no problem’ with Unai Emery after his team's Uefa Super Cup win but slammed a member of Villarreal’s coaching staff for his reaction to Antonio Rudiger’s first-half challenge. TV cameras caught the two coaches exchanging words in a heated argument as they headed down the tunnel at the break in Belfast, while the Blues held a one-goal advantage through Hakim Ziyech’s opener. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rudiger was shown a yellow card for his challenge on Villarreal’s Yeremi Pino and Tuchel soon joined his fellow countryman in the book after remonstrating with the referee for what he saw as a harsh decision. Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal Tuchel gi...
Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal

Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal

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Hakim Ziyech looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Thomas Tuchel said that the player had sustained a ‘serious’ shoulder injury in the Uefa Super Cup win over Villarreal. Ziyech had shone across Chelsea’s pre-season matches and opened the scoring with a close-range finish in the 27th minute on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he was forced off after a collision with Juan Foyth at the end of the first half and Christian Pulisic replaced the Moroccan before Chelsea prevailed on penalties. ‘If you take a player out during the first half, it’s serious,’ Tuchel told BT Sport when he was asked to reveal the severity of Ziyech’s injury. ‘It’s unfortunate because he was a very decisive player for us in the last few games.’ Tuche...
Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal

Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal

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Thomas Tuchel has revealed his decision to introduce Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea’s Super Cup penalty shootout against Villarreal was pre-planned, with the Spaniard superior at saving spot-kicks. Kepa started on the bench but came on for Edouard Mendy in the dying moments of extra time before inspiring the club to victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gerard Moreno had cancelled out Hakim Ziyech’s opener to take the game beyond normal time before Wednesday's match was decided through a contest from 12 yards. Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal De Gea sends warning to Henderson over battle to be Man Utd’s no.1 Roberto Martinez makes Lukaku prediction ahead of Chelsea transfer The shootout got off t...
Roberto Martinez makes Lukaku prediction ahead of Chelsea transfer

Roberto Martinez makes Lukaku prediction ahead of Chelsea transfer

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Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has backed Romelu Lukaku to thrive at Chelsea and believes he is the ‘perfect player’ to take Thomas Tuchel’s team to the next level. The Blues are expected to complete the signing of Romelu Lukaku over the coming days – in a deal worth up to £97.5m – after giving up hope of landing Dortmund star Erling Haaland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international, who scored the second most goals in Serie A last campaign, will have huge expectations on his shoulders given the eye-watering price tag that will follow him to the club. But Martinez believes Lukaku will not disappoint, despite the player's previous underwhelming spell in London from 2011 to 2014. ‘The valuation in the market is completely gone. It’s no...
De Gea sends warning to Henderson over battle to be Man Utd’s no.1

De Gea sends warning to Henderson over battle to be Man Utd’s no.1

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David De Gea has sent a warning to Dean Henderson he has ‘a lot of years’ left at the club and has no plans to give up on his battle to be Manchester United’s no.1. The duo shared duties last season but the Spaniard was mostly the favoured choice throughout the campaign and he was selected ahead of Henderson for the UEFA Europa League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a campaign of rivalling one another, Solskjaer had intimated he would make a concrete decision on both players for the new season. Solskjaer makes Jadon Sancho decision ahead of Leeds clash Timo Werner reacts to Romelu Lukaku’s imminent arrival at Chelsea Paul Merson names the five favourite clubs to win the Champions League Tom Heaton was signed earlier this summer to ...
Solskjaer makes Jadon Sancho decision ahead of Leeds clash

Solskjaer makes Jadon Sancho decision ahead of Leeds clash

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to give Jadon Sancho a start in Manchester United’s Premier League opening game against Leeds United, according to reports. The England international began training with his new club on Monday after a £73m transfer move from Borussia Dortmund earlier in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United completed their deal for Sancho on July 23 but he has been on holiday after playing for England at the European Championships less than a month ago. Speaking last week, Solskjaer suggested that Sancho and Raphael Varane – who will complete a £40m move to Old Trafford from Real Madrid – would be on the bench for United's Premier League opener against Leeds. But The Sun claim Sancho could well start alongside the Red devil...
Timo Werner reacts to Romelu Lukaku’s imminent arrival at Chelsea

Timo Werner reacts to Romelu Lukaku’s imminent arrival at Chelsea

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Timo Werner has dismissed suggestions he might be worried by Romelu Lukaku’s pending arrival at Chelsea and believes he will benefit from the player’s presence. The Blues are on the verge of completing a club-record £97.5m deal with Inter for the Belgian star, who has undergone a medical in Milan before flying to London to finalise the move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But far from fearing for his place in the team, Werner is confident he can form a deadly partnership alongside Lukaku and is looking forward to playing with him. Tuchel explains what Romelu Lukaku will add to the Chelsea attack Paul Merson names the five favourite clubs to win the Champions League Lampard names Chelsea’s biggest title threats after signing Romelu Lukaku Asked...
Tuchel explains what Romelu Lukaku will add to the Chelsea attack

Tuchel explains what Romelu Lukaku will add to the Chelsea attack

Premier League
Thomas Tuchel has described Romelu Lukaku as a ‘real number nine who loves to score’ as the player closes in on a club-record £97.5m transfer move to Chelsea from Inter. The Blues have been in the market for a new striker to add a more clinical edge to their attack and after being frustrated in their attempts to land Dortmund’s Erling Haaland switched focus to Inter's Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A deal could be announced soon, with the 28-year-old centre forward having undergone a medical in Milan before jetting out of Italy. While Tuchel did not confirm a deal for Lukaku was close, he was confident enough to discuss his many strengths and feels he can provide the focal point and goals his team have lacked. Asked about Lukaku’s imminen...
Paul Merson names the five favourite clubs to win the Champions League

Paul Merson names the five favourite clubs to win the Champions League

Premier League
Paul Merson has named Manchester United as one of his five favourites to win the UEFA Champions League ahead of the new season. United have lifted the European competition three times but not since 2008, reaching two finals and three quarter-finals in the past 12 years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Red devils reached the Europa League final last campaign – but they were beaten on penalties by Villarreal – and finished second in the Premier League. Man Utd to receive millions from Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea transfer Lionel Messi reveals Chelsea & Liverpool regrets ahead of PSG transfer Kai Havertz names the two fastest players at Chelsea Former Arsenal and England player Merson believes United’s wait for a dom...
Chelsea finally agree £34m deal with Roma to sell Tammy Abraham

Chelsea finally agree £34m deal with Roma to sell Tammy Abraham

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £34million deal to sell Tammy Abraham to Roma ahead of Romelu Lukaku’s arrival at the club. Arsenal, West Ham and Atalanta have all been linked with moves for the England international but Jose Mourinho’s Roma are now close to securing his signature, according to Sky Italia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Abraham has been at Chelsea since the age of seven and played 82 matches for the Serie A club since breaking into the first-team six years ago. Lampard names Chelsea’s biggest title threats after signing Romelu Lukaku Erling Haaland speaks out as Chelsea agree Romelu Lukaku deal Abraham scored 15 Premier League goals during the 2019-20 campaign but he fell down the pecking order after Thomas Tuchel took over from...
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