Thomas Tuchel Archives ⋆ Page 11 of 18 ⋆ LSU

May42021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel explains the biggest difference between managing PSG & Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has explained the difference between managing the London side and his former team, Paris Saint-Germain. Tuchel said there is no time to breathe when managing in the Premier League than in the French Ligue 1, the German coach added that life in England is proving to be brutal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel had replaced Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge last January after the former Dortmund manager was sacked by PSG last December. “To go from Ligue 1 to the Premier League? It’s brutal, honestly. Very brutal,” Tuchel told L’Equipe ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday. “In France, we played the same number of matches, two cups, and there are also 20 teams in the Championsh...

May32021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel reveals plan to frustrate Ramos & for Rudiger to face Madrid in a mask

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will look to frustrate Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos during the second leg of their Champions League clash by giving him no-one to "fight" with. The huge semi-final clash is locked at 1-1 on aggregate heading back to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ramos is set to return to action in that contest, with Tuchel mulling over how to approach that challenge after regularly favouring a system that deploys a false nine over recent weeks. Tuchel told Chelsea's official website, with Kai Havertz often being asked to lead the line recently: "If we play with no striker at all and Ramos has nothing to fight then that can also be a solution. I have not made my mind up yet. "It’s another challenge because he is the l...

May22021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel rates Billy Gilmour’s display in Chelsea’s win over Fulham

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has heaped praises on Billy Gilmour for his performance in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. Two goals from Kai Havertz sealed the win for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which has put them six points ahead of West Ham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gilmour, meanwhile, was making his first Premier League start since Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard at the end of January. And the Chelsea manager was impressed with the 19-year-old’s performance. Asked what he made of Gilmour’s display, Tuchel told Chelsea TV: ‘Very, very good. He’s a confident guy, he’s well aware of his qualities, which is good. ‘It was not necessary for him to convince me today because I’m already convinced, otherwise I would not have picked him for the line-up....

May12021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel sends message to Chelsea board over summer transfer targets

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel says he will not get ‘angry’ with the Chelsea board if they are unable to secure his preferred transfer targets this summer window. After replacing Frank Lampard in January, Tuchel has put Chelsea in a strong position to finish in the top four in England and also has the opportunity to guide the club to the Champions League final this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are believed to be prioritising a new striker for the summer transfer window with Erling Haaland, Sergio Aguero and Romelu Lukaku all linked with possible transfer moves to the club. And while Tuchel concedes he already has ideas about which kind of player Chelsea should target, he is adamant that he will not be unhappy if his number one targets do not arrive this ...

Apr262021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel sends classy message to Eden Hazard ahead of Chelsea reunion

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Thomas Tuchel is in no doubt that Eden Hazard is still a huge threat despite his struggles for Real Madrid as he prepares to face his old team for the first time. Chelsea will travel to Spain on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final where their former player – and record sale – Hazard is waiting for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Belgian star has struggled since leaving Chelsea, managing just one goal in all competitions last campaign and only managing three goals this season. Injuries have been the major issue for Hazard at Real and he has missed 11 of Real’s last 13 La Liga games with a muscle problem, only making his return off the bench against Real Betis on Saturday. Hazard will likely be on the bench once a...

Apr262021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel names the untouchable player in Chelsea squad

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has named the untouchable in his squad ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg tie with Real Madrid on Tuesday in Spain. It is set to be another huge week for Chelsea and one that could set them up for an exciting end to this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having beat West Ham 1-0 at the weekend they are in a good position now to seal their top four position in the Premier League at the end of this season. Now the London side have a chance to get into the Champions League final over two legs against La Liga giants Real Madrid, with the first game tomorrow night. And One player who you can be almost entirely sure that he will be on the pitch is club captain Cesar Azpilicueta. Tuchel believes the play...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Watch Tuchel’s shocking reaction to Werner’s horror miss vs West Ham

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel could not hide his frustration at Timo Werner after he missed a sitter in Chelsea's 1-0 victory against West Ham. While the German striker had opened the scoring for the London side in the first half, he was guilty of wasting a glorious chance early in the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A long range strike from Mason Mount was stopped by West Ham keeper Lukasz Fabianski but he could only palm it away into the danger zone. Werner followed the ball in and looked set to a tap-in, but he somehow sent his shot past the post. And Tuchel, who doesn't hide his feelings, watched on in horror. He moved his head side to side in shock, before turning away from the pitch and throwing his hands up. Look at Tuchel’s reaction to that mis...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel reveals he has not spoken to Roman Abramovich since joining Chelsea

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel says he has not spoken to the blues owner, Roman Abramovich, since being appointed Chelsea manager. The German coach also confirmed that he has not received any apology from Abramovich over the failed European Super League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former PSG and Dortmund manager replaced Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge in January after the Englishman was sacked by Abramovich. “Nobody needs to apologise (to me),” Tuchel said in a press conference on Friday ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with West Ham on Saturday. “I haven’t spoken to the owner [Roman Abramovich] since I arrived. I’ve spoken to the club before and after the match. I was told we were pulling out, and that was all I needed to prepare for the next match...

Apr222021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel names the Chelsea player that is angry with him

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has conceded that Tammy Abraham is “angry” with him and is feeling worried about his situation at Stamford Bridge. Lack of game time for the England International is sparking transfer talk around the 23-year-old, who could leave Chelsea this summer according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Abraham has not played for the blues in 12 matches since February 20, with untimely injuries and huge competition for places conspiring against him at the club. The German coach told reporters about Abraham, “Everybody is concerned when they’re not in the squad but it’s never an easy decision for me to take. “I have a lot of sympathy for him and I can understand that he is worried and sad and maybe angry with me when I m...

Apr212021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reacts to Chelsea’s withdrawal from the European Super League

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has defended the owners of the Premier League’s ‘big six’ over their attempt to create the Super League and believes they do care about the spirit of competition. Just 48 hours after its inception, all six Premier League teams involved – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – confirmed they would be withdrawing after the backlash the plans had received. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were playing when the news of the Super League’s looming collapse filtered through, and they only managed a draw against Brighton, but Tuchel wants supporters to be forgiving towards the owners who signed up to the new league. Asked if the owners must now accept the need for competition and integrity in football,...