Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel compares Kai Havertz to Diego Costa
Thomas Tuchel has warned critics not to be fooled by the body language of Kai Havertz and expect him to play like former Chelsea striker Diego Costa. The German finally ended his long wait for a second Premier League goal with the opening goal in Saturday’s 4-1 win at Crystal Palace, almost six months after […]
Tuchel tells Kai Havertz where he must ‘improve’ after Chelsea destroy Palace
Thomas Tuchel was happy with Kai Havertz’s display in Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace but admitted the German star should have scored more. Tuchel’s success so far has been built on defensive stability but his team were an irresistible attacking force at times as they thrashed Palace. Havertz put Chelsea in front with a […]
Thomas Tuchel sets goalscoring target for Mason Mount
Thomas Tuchel believes Mason Mount has the kind of natural ability in front of goal which ‘you cannot learn’ and believes he has the potential to produce double figures every season for Chelsea. Though the midfielder started on the bench for Tuchel’s opening game in charge versus Wolves but he has quickly won over the […]
Merson reveals Tuchel mistake that made Chelsea ‘shoot themselves in the foot’
Paul Merson has accused Thomas Tuchel of getting his team selection totally wrong against West Brom in a shocking 5-2 defeat. Merson believes Tuchel was wrong to leave Mason Mount out of the team and believes Chelsea were punished for picking ‘too many players out of form’. The result saw the blues slip out of […]
Thomas Tuchel names the Chelsea player that has disappointed him
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has conceded that Tammy Abraham has not had the sort of impact he demands from him. The England international is Chelsea’s highest goalscorer this campaign with 12 goals in 30 matches. But Tuchel has not included him in any matchday squad, since he made his return from injury. Abraham will be […]
Tuchel speaks out on Rudiger’s fight with Kepa in training
Thomas Tuchel has heaped praises on Antonio Rudiger for issuing an immediate apology to Kepa Arrizabalaga after their row during Chelsea’s training session. The Chelsea duo were pulled apart during a small-sided match in Sunday’s training session after Kepa took exception to a challenge from Rudiger. The German defender, who had clashed with Cesar Azpilicueta […]
Chelsea players left ‘confused’ by Tuchel’s treatment of exiled team-mate
Some Chelsea players have been left confused with Thomas Tuchel’s treatment of Tammy Abraham, according to reports. Abraham had emerged as an important player for former Blues manager Frank Lampard, scoring 18 goals in all competitions last campaign. Following on from his impressive loan spell at Aston Villa, Abraham looked as though he could develop […]
Tuchel singles out two Chelsea players for criticism after West Brom defeat
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel singled out Kurt Zouma and Jorginho for huge criticism during a lengthy team meeting after their defeat to West Brom on Saturday, according to reports. Tuchel suffered his first loss since replacing Frank Lampard at the end of January as his team were beaten 5-2 by Sam Allardyce’s men. Tension amongst […]
Thomas Tuchel names those to blame for 5-2 defeat to West Brom
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has conceded that he and every single player are to blame for their humiliating defeat to West Brom on Saturday. The German coach also laid the blame on Jorginho for his ‘big mistakes’ that led to Thiago Silva’s sending off in the 5-2 defeat to relegation-battling West Brom. The west London […]
Tuchel sends message to Conor Gallagher over Chelsea future
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has praised loan star Conor Gallagher and urged the West Brom midfielder to prove he deserves a place in the club’s first team next campaign. Gallagher has enjoyed a good season despite the Baggies’ struggles, playing 23 games in the Premier League, though he will be ineligible to play against his […]