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Tuchel blames Gundogan for Werner’s miss in Germany’s defeat to North Macedonia

Tuchel blames Gundogan for Werner’s miss in Germany’s defeat to North Macedonia

Premier League
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has reacted to Timo Werner’s miss for Germany during theit shock 2-1 defeat against North Macedonia in the World Cup qualification game on Wednesday. Tuchel blamed Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan for giving a bad pass to the Chelsea forward which led to the miss. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Germa defended the former Leipzig star who produced a shocking miss and has hit out at the ‘annoying’ criticism of the goal-shy Germany international. Tuchel, however, is adamant that the player will soon return to the prolific form which made Chelsea pay up to £52 million to sign him last summer. Speaking ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash against West Brom, Tuchel said, “First of all, it was a bad pass from...
Mason Mount reveals how he reacted to being dropped by Tuchel

Mason Mount reveals how he reacted to being dropped by Tuchel

Premier League
Mason Mount claims starting Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea reign on the bench lit a ‘fire’ in him to prove his doubters wrong and work harder to get back into the team. Mount was arguably Chelsea’s most consistent performer in the first half of this campaign and even captained the blues in Lampard’s final game in charge against Luton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he lost his place in the starting lineup as Tuchel gave some other players a chance to impress in the Chelsea’s draw with Wolves in January. However, the midfielder won the German over with his attitude both on and off the pitch and has started all but one of the club’s games in all competitions since when available. On being dropped by Tuchel, Mount said: ‘I’ve had that experience before. ‘I ...
Petr Cech explains how Tuchel can add to Chelsea’s Champions League chances

Petr Cech explains how Tuchel can add to Chelsea’s Champions League chances

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Thomas Tuchel’s experience of taking Paris Saint-Germain to the Champions League final last season could boost Chelsea’s chances in the competition, according to Petr Cech. Since taking over from Frank Lampard, the German manager is yet to taste any defeat in his first 14 matches in charge at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel has also led his team to the Champions League quarter-finals after their 3-0 aggregate win over La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid. Tuchel has experience of going deep into the competition as he took former team PSG to last campaign’s final where they were beaten 1-0 by Bayern. Chelsea will face Porto in the quarter-finals, and Cech, who is now the club’s technical and performance director, believes Tuchel’s pre...
Why Thomas Tuchel could stop Chelsea signing Erling Haaland this summer

Why Thomas Tuchel could stop Chelsea signing Erling Haaland this summer

Premier League
Chelsea are interested in securing the transfer of Erling Haaland but Thomas Tuchel could prove to be a huge factor in failing to land him, according to reports in Germany. Tuchel is a huge admirer of Borussia Dortmund striker Haaland and he has instructed the club's board to sign the Norwegian this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Haaland is Europe’s hottest star having banged in 33 goals in just 31 matches across all competitions this campaign, with the continent’s big sides all lining up for his signature. Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Chelsea are all interested in the striker. However, Chelsea could be thwarted because of their manager’s connection to his former team. Tuc...
Ferdinand reveals difference between Chelsea under Lampard & Tuchel

Ferdinand reveals difference between Chelsea under Lampard & Tuchel

Premier League
Rio Ferdinand believes rebuilding of relationships with experienced players has been the huge difference for Thomas Tuchel compared to Lampard’s reign as Chelsea manager. Tuchel remains unbeaten during his time as Chelsea head coach, guiding the blues back inside the top-four of the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has also helped Chelsea to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the quarter-finals of the Champions League, beating La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid 3-0 on aggregate. Ferdinand has been hugely impressed by Tuchel’s start to life at the club and how he has created a side who are difficult to beat. ‘It’s down to coaching on the training pitch, 100%,’ Ferdinand told Vibe with FIVE. ‘Being able to translate your ideas and what y...
Jorginho aims dig at Lampard’s long-ball football & hails Tuchel’s changes

Jorginho aims dig at Lampard’s long-ball football & hails Tuchel’s changes

Premier League
Jorginho has aimed a dig at the long-ball tactics of Frank Lampard, with the midfielder claiming to be thriving as a result of Tuchel deploying a playing style that is better suited to his game. The blues were far from being direct under the reign of Lampard, but they were prepared to go from back to front when required. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jorginho was unable to influence proceedings as much as he would have liked in the team, but has taken on a key role with Tuchel now in charge of Chelsea. Jorginho told Chelsea’s official website: “The coach wants us having control of the game, playing from behind, even when the pressure comes. “So, for me, it’s a good way to play football that I like and enjoy, and I think it’s better for my characteris...
Tuchel names four key players to miss Atletico Madrid clash

Tuchel names four key players to miss Atletico Madrid clash

Premier League
Chelsea will be without four players when they play against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The four Chelsea players are Thiago Silva, Tammy Abraham, Jorginho and Mason Mount. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Silva and Abraham are currently recovering from injury, Jorginho and Mount are suspended for the huge clash against the La Liga giants. Tuchel confirmed this during his pre-match press conference. He said: “We have no fresh injuries, but we are without two key players for us tomorrow in Mount and Jorginho. “Especially with Mason for his offensive skills and his power to break the lines with strong dribbling and his shots. “Atletico are one of the best in Europe...
Tuchel responds to Timo Werner possible Chelsea exit this summer

Tuchel responds to Timo Werner possible Chelsea exit this summer

Premier League
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has dismissed reports linking Timo Werner with an exit away from Chelsea this summer window. The German striker, who was signed in a £47.5 million deal from RB Leipzig last year, has struggled over the winter period with just a goal in his last 26 matches for Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner has been linked with a return to Germany at the end of the campaign, with Chelsea targeting Borussia Dortmund in-form striker Erling Haaland. But Tuchel has backed him to start hitting the target. ‘Stop reading! What do you read? Read a book,’ Tuchel replied when asked about the speculation linking Werner with a transfer. ‘For Timo, I think he has no reason now to be frustrated because he did an amazing match against Liv...
Chilwell speaks out on Thomas Tuchel tactics & rotation at Chelsea

Chilwell speaks out on Thomas Tuchel tactics & rotation at Chelsea

Premier League
Ben Chilwell says Thomas Tuchel’s rotation is getting the best out of the Chelsea team and feels the German manager is ‘spot on’ tactically. Tuchel has constantly changed his team selection since replacing Lampard in January and his methods are working with Chelsea unbeaten in his first 12 matches in charge across all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chilwell has started in five Premier League matches under Tuchel with Marcos Alonso featuring heavily in a wing-back position. Despite his bit-part role so far, the England international believes the competition for places in the team is helping the club thrive. ‘The manager has come in and every weekend going into the game no one knows who is going to be starting and in what position, and tha...
The secret trick Tuchel is using to confuse Chelsea’s opponents

The secret trick Tuchel is using to confuse Chelsea’s opponents

Premier League
Thomas Tuchel has reportedly instructed his players to start using code words when attacking in order to have an extra edge over opposition sides. Tuchel has managed to lift Chelsea back into contention for top-four in the Premier League and their defensive record has improved, with only two goals conceded in all competitions since Lampard’s exit in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Sun, Tuchel has looked to fix Chelsea’s attack by implementing secret ‘triggers’ for players to let their team-mates know how they will play. The report claims it has left opponents ‘in the dark’ in their attempts to anticipate possible moves, with one unnamed rival left baffled. ‘You have no idea what’s going on but they know exactly what they are d...
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