Thomas Tuchel Archives ⋆ LSU

Feb212023 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner slams Tuchel & blames Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea failure

Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner, who now plays for RB Leipzig has opened up on his time at Stamford Bridge. Werner criticised Thomas Tuchel and singled out Romelu Lukaku as the reason for his failures at Chelsea. He has given an honest verdict on his two years in England. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Germany international joined Chelsea ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. He initially started his spell with the club in fine form in front of goal. Michael Owen names favourite to win the Premier League after Man Utd win Premier League reveal why Man Utd’s Sabitzer wasn’t sent off for horror tackle Chelsea star’s wife likes tweet calling for Graham Potter sack But Werner was never able to recover from his first real dip in the Premier ...

Oct242022 by JBNo Comments

Schmeichel names Chelsea star who is ‘great proof’ sacking Tuchel was a good decision

Premier League

The form of Chelsea shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga is “great proof” that sacking Thomas Tuchel was correct, according to Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel. Kepa produced another superb display as Chelsea drew 1-1 against United on Saturday with the Blues remaining unbeaten under Graham Potter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It looked likely that Kepa would leave Stamford Bridge in the near future with the €80m goalkeeper losing his place in the starting XI to Eduoard Mendy. The Spaniard has started all of the eight games Chelsea have played under Potter and is currently keeping Mendy – who was on the bench on Saturday – out of the line-up. And Schmeichel has hailed Kepa’s “incredibly strong mentality” to come back in and perform after bei...

Jun112022 by JBNo Comments

Petr Cech reveals Chelsea’s transfer plans amid Dembele, Kounde & Sterling links

Premier League

Petr Cech says he is ‘living on his phone’ as Chelsea look to bolster Thomas Tuchel’s team at Stamford Bridge and challenge Man City and Liverpool for the Premier League title next campaign. New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is ready to spend up to £200m on new signings this summer, with the Blues linked with Ousmane Dembele, Jules Kounde and Raheem Sterling. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Chelsea won the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup last campaign, they were unable to compete with domestic rivals Man City or Liverpool and even failed to defend their Champions League crown. Man Utd believe Liverpool have made a mistake with Darwin Nunez transfer Antonio Rudiger speaks on Man Utd offer after signing for Real Madrid Van Dijk & Luis S...

Feb232022 by JBNo Comments

How Romelu Lukaku reacted to being axed by Tuchel for Chelsea win over Lille

Premier League, UEFA

Romelu Lukaku was surprised to be left on the bench for Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League, and considered himself fit and ready to play despite Thomas Tuchel saying otherwise. The London side started with a front three of Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech, with the German and American scoring the goals in the victory over the French champions at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Even though Pulisic and the Morocco international were taken off in the second half, but Lukaku remained on the bench, watching on. Chelsea head coach Tuchel had claimed Lukaku was ‘a bit tired and exhausted’ after his poor performance against Crystal Palace at the weekend which saw him touch the ball just seven times. ...

Feb232022 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel regrets big mistake he made during Chelsea’s win over Lille

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel concedes he should have brought Mateo Kovacic off earlier during the Champions League win over Lille on Tuesday. Kovacic was forced off six minutes into the second half with what appeared to be an injury and Tuchel now faces an anxious wait to see whether he will be fit for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I don't know,” Tuchel said after the game. “I should have substituted Kova at half-time so we could have saved one more change.” Tuchel named a front three for the Champions League knockout clash with Lille as Romelu Lukaku dropped to the bench. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic all started as th...

Feb172022 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea’s stance on Declan Rice after Tuchel makes Conor Gallagher call

Premier League

Declan Rice’s hopes of joining Chelsea are now in jeopardy after Thomas Tuchel decided to integrate Conor Gallagher into the club's first-team next campaign. The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at Crystal Palace and the Eagles would love to sign him permanently, with Patrick Vieira making the playmaker a key part of his starting lineup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gallagher has already scored seven goals in 24 games for Palace and he’s enjoying his time at Selhurst Park, after growing frustrated with a lack of chances at Stamford Bridge. Marcus Rashford speaks on dressing room bust-up with Cristiano Ronaldo Pep Guardiola calls Premier League rival ‘a pain in the ass’ Lionel Messi names his five favourites for the Champions Leagu...

Jan242022 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel hails two Chelsea stars after Tottenham win & reacts to Ziyech goal

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel praised Hakim Ziyech and Romelu Lukaku after Chelsea’s Premier League win over Tottenham. Chelsea beat Spurs for the third time in 19 days thanks to Ziyech’s incredible strike and Thiago Silva’s header. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tottenham felt aggrieved to go in at the break goalless after Harry Kane’s goal was disallowed for a foul on Silva. Karim Benzema blasts critics of PSG star Lionel Messi Rudiger gives update on Chelsea contract talks amid Man Utd transfer links Spurs’ mood even got worse two minutes after half-time as Ziyech curled home a superb goal from 20 yards after a run from Callum Hudson-Odoi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues doubled their advantage on 55 minutes when ...

Jan192022 by JBNo Comments

Alan Shearer reveals Chelsea moment that shows there is an ‘issue’ in Tuchel’s squad

Premier League

Alan Shearer has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s reason behind Chelsea's poor display in the 1-1 draw against Brighton, and says there is an obvious issue in the club's dressing room. Chelsea went ahead in the first half when Hakim Ziyech’s effort beat Robert Sanchez at his near post, but the all-around muted celebration left supporters and pundits puzzled. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Brighton had been applying pressure in the first half and were unfortunate to even go behind, having dominated the ball in Chelsea’s half. Thomas Tuchel reveals what to blame for Chelsea’s poor display vs Brighton Tuchel reacts to Ziyech’s furious exchange with Lukaku in Chelsea’s draw Lewandowski explains why he voted for Jorginho ahead of Messi & Ronaldo Brig...

Jan192022 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reveals what to blame for Chelsea’s poor display vs Brighton

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has blamed 'tiredness' both physically and mentally as his team dropped even more points to almost guarantee that their chances of securing the Premier League title this campaign are over. Despite taking the lead against Brighton through a stunning strike from Hakim Ziyech, they were pegged back in the second half as Adam Webster found himself unmarked and fired his team level from a free header. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Chelsea are through to the Carabao Cup final, there isn't much to celebrate for the Blues in the league at the moment, and Ziyech even confused fans as he didn't even celebrate his goal against Brighton. Tuchel reacts to Ziyech’s furious exchange with Lukaku in Chelsea’s draw Lewandowski explains why he ...

Jan182022 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel reveals how Mason Mount reacted to being dropped vs Man City

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel concedes Mason Mount is ‘not happy’ about being dropped for Chelsea’s game with Manchester City, but feels the midfielder’s reaction is ‘absolutely normal’ and ‘will not last long’. Mount had started Chelsea’s previous eight games in the Premier League and eyebrows were raised as Tuchel instead went for Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic in support of Romelu Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Timo Werner and Hudson-Odoi were introduced just moments before Kevin De Bruyne’s strike – which turned out to be the winning goal – and Mount was left on the bench until the 81st minute when he replaced Marcos Alonso. Chelsea’s pursuit of an equaliser was in vain, though, and City preserved their one-goal advantage to open up an imperious 13-p...