Thomas Tuchel Archives ⋆ Page 8 of 18 ⋆ LSU

Aug172021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel’s class gesture to Weymouth stars after Chelsea net 13 goals in friendly win

Premier League

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel showed a touch of class to give Weymouth’s players a post-match team talk after the Blues netted 13 goals in the friendly win. The Blues made a perfect start to the new Premier League campaign, taking complete control against Crystal Palace in an easy 3-0 win on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Chelsea have one of the biggest and most talented squads in Europe, many of whom returned late to pre-season after the European Championships, leaving a number of then in need of minutes. That saw the club arrange a friendly against Weymouth on Sunday at the club’s training centre to build up fitness for those who were not involved against Palace. Reece James, Thiago Silva and Callum Hudson-Odoi all played – in a very stro...

Aug162021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel speaks out on Chalobah future as Chelsea target Jules Kounde

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has said that he is happy to keep Trevoh Chalobah at Chelsea after the 22-year-old’s remarkable Premier League debut this weekend. Chalobah came through the club’s academy but has been made to wait for his first senior appearance at Stamford Bridge having spent time out on loan at Ipswich Town, Huddersfield and Lorient. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The player delivered an impressive display in Chelsea’s Super Cup win against Villarreal last week and kept his place in the team for their Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Chalobah delivered another good display and scored Chelsea’s final goal as they ran out 3-0 winners against Palace. Chelsea are still interested in signing Sevilla central defender Jules Kounde this...

Aug142021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel names three teams ahead of Chelsea in Premier League title race

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel says that Chelsea are still behind Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League title race, although he is doing his best to bridge the gap to their rivals. Chelsea started their Premier League season in the best way possible on Saturday, beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Goals from Marcos Alonso, Christian Pulisic and Trevor Chalobah handed Tuchel’s men the comfortable win over the Eagles ahead of a trip to take on Arsenal next weekend. Trevoh Chalobah & Tuchel react to Chelsea star’s superb Premier League debut Paul Pogba sets Man Utd Premier League record during Leeds United thrashing John Terry names clubs to finish in Premier League top four this season ...

Aug142021 by JBNo Comments

Trevoh Chalobah & Tuchel react to Chelsea star’s superb Premier League debut

Premier League

Trevoh Chalobah says he is ‘over the moon’ after scoring on his Premier League debut in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace, while Thomas Tuchel was full of praise for the player. The 22-year-old scored Chelsea’s third goal of the match on Saturday with a piledriver from distance and he immediately fell to his knees. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea had been in the market for a new defender but Chalobah’s displays – also starring in the Super Cup – may have negated that need and he was delighted to make his mark in front of fans at the Bridge. Paul Pogba sets Man Utd Premier League record during Leeds United thrashing John Terry names clubs to finish in Premier League top four this season Jurgen Klopp raises question over Man Utd s...

Aug132021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel jokes about Messi & Haaland after Chelsea finally sign Romelu Lukaku

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has joked about Chelsea's efforts to sign a striker having been asked about Dortmund's Erling Haaland, after seeing the London club land Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku's transfer move from Inter Milan to Chelsea was announced on Thursday after several weeks of discussions to bring him back to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, for much of the summer, the Blues were linked with signing Haaland who looks set to stay in Germany. Having been asked about Haaland, Tuchel started jokingly criticising the club's efforts in the market. Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea squad number ‘leaked’ after securing return Roy Keane & Carragher blast ‘stupid’ Arsenal chief Edu over signing ‘Chelsea rejects’ David Luiz hits back at Jamie Carragher cr...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel explains half-time clash with Emery after Chelsea win over Villarreal

Premier League

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he had ‘no problem’ with Unai Emery after his team's Uefa Super Cup win but slammed a member of Villarreal’s coaching staff for his reaction to Antonio Rudiger’s first-half challenge. TV cameras caught the two coaches exchanging words in a heated argument as they headed down the tunnel at the break in Belfast, while the Blues held a one-goal advantage through Hakim Ziyech’s opener. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rudiger was shown a yellow card for his challenge on Villarreal’s Yeremi Pino and Tuchel soon joined his fellow countryman in the book after remonstrating with the referee for what he saw as a harsh decision. Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal Tuchel gi...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Thomas Tuchel said that the player had sustained a ‘serious’ shoulder injury in the Uefa Super Cup win over Villarreal. Ziyech had shone across Chelsea’s pre-season matches and opened the scoring with a close-range finish in the 27th minute on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he was forced off after a collision with Juan Foyth at the end of the first half and Christian Pulisic replaced the Moroccan before Chelsea prevailed on penalties. ‘If you take a player out during the first half, it’s serious,’ Tuchel told BT Sport when he was asked to reveal the severity of Ziyech’s injury. ‘It’s unfortunate because he was a very decisive player for us in the last few games.’ Tuche...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has revealed his decision to introduce Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea’s Super Cup penalty shootout against Villarreal was pre-planned, with the Spaniard superior at saving spot-kicks. Kepa started on the bench but came on for Edouard Mendy in the dying moments of extra time before inspiring the club to victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gerard Moreno had cancelled out Hakim Ziyech’s opener to take the game beyond normal time before Wednesday's match was decided through a contest from 12 yards. Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal De Gea sends warning to Henderson over battle to be Man Utd’s no.1 Roberto Martinez makes Lukaku prediction ahead of Chelsea transfer The shootout got off t...

Aug102021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel explains what Romelu Lukaku will add to the Chelsea attack

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has described Romelu Lukaku as a ‘real number nine who loves to score’ as the player closes in on a club-record £97.5m transfer move to Chelsea from Inter. The Blues have been in the market for a new striker to add a more clinical edge to their attack and after being frustrated in their attempts to land Dortmund’s Erling Haaland switched focus to Inter's Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A deal could be announced soon, with the 28-year-old centre forward having undergone a medical in Milan before jetting out of Italy. While Tuchel did not confirm a deal for Lukaku was close, he was confident enough to discuss his many strengths and feels he can provide the focal point and goals his team have lacked. Asked about Lukaku’s imminen...

Aug42021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel speaks out on rumours Romelu Lukaku will rejoin Chelsea

Premier League, Seria A

Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea need to sign a striker amid speculation that a move for Romelu Lukaku is close to being done. Lukaku has asked Inter Milan to agree to a deal with Chelsea, who offered £85m plus Marcos Alonso for the striker. But It may take another £10m for a deal to be done. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inter are still owing Manchester United for Lukaku, which may speed up a deal, especially now the player has made it clear he wants to leave. Arsenal dealt Lautaro Martinez blow as Lukaku tells Inter he wants to join Chelsea Houssem Aouar ‘stunned’ by Arsenal’s move for James Maddison Why Romelu Lukaku is ready to leave Inter Milan & seal Chelsea return Speaking to the press after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Spurs in a pre-sea...