Thomas Tuchel
Rangnick reveals why he rejected Chelsea before Tuchel appointment
Ralf Rangnick has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to manage Chelsea before Thomas Tuchel was appointed as manager last month. Frank Lampard was sacked in the January window after the blues went on a run of five defeats in eight Premier League matches, while Tuchel was brought in as his replacement. But Rangnick […]
Tuchel sends message to Chilwell over Alonso battle
Thomas Tuchel has assured Ben Chilwell that he remains in his plans at Chelsea, despite Marcos Alonso usurping him as first-choice at left-back under the new manager. Chilwell joined Chelsea from Leicester City over the summer and became a key player under Frank Lampard, but has seen his role limited under Tuchel. Alonso has been […]
Thomas Tuchel criticizes Chelsea stars after Barnsley win, singles out Kepa
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has criticized his players for being “too passive” and lacking “intensity” after their 1-0 victory over Barnsley in the FA Cup. However, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga kept the score at 0-0 by half time with two fine saves in the first half. Tuchel’s side were better in the second half […]
Thomas Tuchel confirms two starters for Barnsley clash
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that both N’Golo Kante and Hakim Ziyech will start Thursday’s FA Cup tie at Barnsley, although Thiago Silva remains out through injury. Tuchel confirmed that he will select a strong side at Oakwell, including Kante and Ziyech, although several changes will be made in order to keep the players […]
Rudiger aims swipe at Lampard as he says Tuchel ‘knows what he wants’
Antonio Rudiger has hailed the immediate impact of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea after three consecutive wins, while appearing to make a subtle swipe towards Frank Lampard. After the draw against Wolves in his first game in charge, Tuchel has helped the club to wins over Burnley, Tottenham and Sheffield, and he has started implementing his attacking philosophy on the team. Tuchel […]
Ziyech opens up on ‘bloody annoying’ start at Chelsea & sends message to Tuchel
Hakim Ziyech has told Thomas Tuchel he’s happy playing as a winger or in midfield but that he’s pleased to fill in wherever when fit, as long as he’s getting minutes under the new Chelsea boss. The 27-year-old has been hampered by injury since his move from Ajax to Chelsea last summer window and has […]
Alan Shearer claims Thomas Tuchel lacks a ‘top centre forward’ at Chelsea
Alan Shearer believes Thomas Tuchel needs to sign a top centre forward in order to make Chelsea challenge for the Premier League title. Tuchel guided the blues to their third successive win in the Premier League on Sunday as they sealed a 2-1 win over Sheffield United. The result has left Chelsea fifth on the […]
Thomas Tuchel tells Chelsea to hijack Real Madrid’s move for David Alaba
Chelsea are plotting a transfer move to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba at the end of the campaign, with Thomas Tuchel determined to bolster his defence, according to reports. Alaba has entered into the last six months of his current contract at Bayern and Real Madrid are the frontrunners to land the player on […]
‘He didn’t listen’ – Tuchel trolls Werner for ignoring instructions
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed the mid-game tactical instructions he gave Timo Werner during the win over Tottenham and even poked fun at the German star. Although Werner failed to net for the 13th Premier League match in a row, but he did manage to win the decisive penalty from which Jorginho scored the […]
Thomas Tuchel names two areas Chelsea must improve after Tottenham win
Thomas Tuchel was delighted after Chelsea were able to secure a 1-0 victory away at London rivals Tottenham but wants his players to show more ‘killer instinct’ in front of goal. The German manager picked up a second win from his first three matches as Chelsea boss with Jorginho’s first-half penalty proving to be the […]