Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel blames two Chelsea players for West Ham defeat
Thomas Tuchel says Jorginho and Edouard Mendy were both at fault for West Ham’s penalty in Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat on Saturday. The Blues have now lost their place at the top of the Premier League after throwing away the lead on two occasions against David Moyes’ side. Thiago Silva had put Chelsea in front before […]
Thomas Tuchel reveals why he sold Kurt Zouma to West Ham
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has given the real reason Kurt Zouma left the club for West Ham United last summer transfer window. Zouma, who moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2014 under Jose Mourinho’s regime, hardly cements his place in the heart of Chelsea’s defence under a number of managers. The France international […]
Frank Lampard feared meeting Man Utd star after criticism
Frank Lampard concedes he was worried about meeting Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba having criticised him on TV. Being one of the biggest players in world football, Pogba’s performances are often assessed in the media and he has been criticised for his below par displays in recent years amid the club’s struggles. Lampard was one […]
Tuchel explains why he subbed off Saul Niguez during Chelsea’s victory over Watford
Thomas Tuchel has explained why he subbed off Saul Niguez during Chelsea’s Premier League game against Watford and says the decision was for ‘tactical reasons’. Saul, who joined the Blues on loan from Atletico Madrid over the summer, was handed only his second Premier League start on Wednesday. But the Spain international struggled in the […]
Ralf Rangnick to discuss Timo Werner transfer with Man Utd board
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is ‘keen to discuss’ the signing of Chelsea striker Timo Werner with his board. The German was appointed interim head coach for the rest of the campaign earlier this week and he’ll take on a two-year consultancy role at the club from next summer. Rangnick will advise the board […]
Tuchel issues Christensen with Chelsea contract ultimatum
Thomas Tuchel has called on Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen to prove his commitment to the club by signing a new contract. The player’s current deal expires next summer and both the club and the Dane’s camp have held talks over extending his stay at Stamford Bridge. Christensen hasn’t played for Chelsea since the international break […]
Former Chelsea assistant Jody Morris criticises Tuchel decision during Man Utd draw
Former Chelsea coach Jody Morris questioned Thomas Tuchel’s use of his substitutes during the Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Jadon Sancho pounced on a poor touch from Jorginho to race through and score his first Premier League goal to give Michael Carrick’s team the lead on Sunday. But Jorginho made amends for his […]
Gundogan names Chelsea star as his toughest ever opponent
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has named Chelsea star N’Golo Kante as the toughest opponent he has ever played against. Kante joined Chelsea from Leicester City back in July 2016, just weeks after he played a key role in the Foxes’ Premier League title triumph under Claudio Ranieri. Since his arrival at the club, Kante […]
Tuchel responds to claims that Chelsea play better without Lukaku
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has dismissed claims that the club are playing better without Romelu Lukaku in the team. The Belgium international has missed their last seven games due to an ankle injury but is now on the verge of returning. Chelsea have been unbeaten in Lukaku’s absence and their latest performance – a 4-0 […]
Tuchel reveals if Lukaku will play vs Man Utd & gives Chilwell update
Thomas Tuchel has played down the likelihood of Romelu Lukaku featuring against Manchester United while he allayed fears that Ben Chilwell could be out for the campaign. The Blues are dealing with a growing injury list, with both N’Golo Kante and Chilwell picking up problems in Tuesday’s 4-0 victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions […]