Thomas Tuchel Archives ⋆ Page 9 of 18 ⋆ LSU

Aug22021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel opens up on Kurt Zouma’s Chelsea future after Jules Kounde transfer bid

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel insists Kurt Zouma was a ‘crucial member’ of Chelsea’s team last campaign after claims that the club are looking to sell the Frenchman this summer. Last month, reports in France claimed that the Blues are open to offers for Zouma, with Jose Mourinho interested in bringing the defender to Roma. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are also targeting a move for French central defender Jules Kounde and have reportedly included Zouma as part of their bid to Sevilla. But, it’s believed that Zouma’s preference is to remain in the Premier League with a transfer move to West Ham a possible option. Zouma was handed his first pre-season minutes on Sunday in Chelsea’s win over Arsenal and speaking after the match, Tuchel said he is already well a...

Aug12021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel reveals major concern over Timo Werner as Chelsea beat Arsenal in friendly

Premier League

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel concedes he has concern over how clinical Timo Werner is in front of goal, saying he could have been more decisive in the win over Arsenal on Sunday. The German forward scored 12 goals in his first campaign at Chelsea, arriving last summer, although he only scored six in the Premier League in 35 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was a tough season for the former RB Leipzig star and he did not fare much better with Germany at the European Championships, failing to score as his country were knocked out at the last 16 stage. Man Utd confident they will beat Chelsea to Haaland transfer How Man Utd legend convinced Raphael Varane to reject late Chelsea approach Chelsea to cut Tammy Abraham asking price to entice bid...

Jul182021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel identifies £50m ‘next best option’ for Chelsea to sign instead of Haaland

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Chelsea are losing hope of signing Erling Haaland this summer and have now turned their attention to trying to prise Robert Lewandowski away from Bayern, according to reports. The Blues are eager to sign a prolific number nine, with Timo Werner having struggled in front of goal, and had made Haaland their major target. But Dortmund are playing hardball over a fee and it would take a crazy offer of £175m to land the player, and even then the club are adamant he is not for sale. This has made the London side to return to the drawing board and, according to The Sun, they have now revived their interest in Lewandowski. The Polish forward enjoyed a superb campaign last season, breaking Gerd Muller’s long-standing record by netting 41 goals. Despite turning 33 next month, Tuchel now...

Jun212021 by JBNo Comments

Antonio Rudiger makes decision on Chelsea future after talks with Thomas Tuchel

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger has already informed Thomas Tuchel he wants to stay on at Chelsea next campaign, according to reports. The 28-year-old had looked destined for the exit door at the club after falling out of favour under Frank Lampard, with PSG, AC Milan and Tottenham all monitoring the player's situation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Rudiger has established himself as one of the first names in the starting XI since Tuchel took over from Lampard and played a vital role as Chelsea secured a top-four finish in the Premier League before lifting the Champions League trophy. There has been uncertainty over Rudiger’s future, though, given the player is entering into the final 12 months of his contract with Chelsea and they risk losing him on a free transfe...

Jun82021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel wants four players as Chelsea open Erling Haaland talks

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to sign four players this summer, with Erling Haaland the German’s first choice centre forward target. Roman Abramovich is set to give Tuchel enough funds to spend this summer after being impressed by hus work in his six months at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel guided the blues back into the top four, to an FA Cup final and to Champions League victory after taking over from Frank Lampard in January. That saw Tuchel rewarded with a new deal but Chelsea’s board want to further demonstrate their belief in him by meeting his demands in the market. The club’s need for a striker is well documented and Haaland is Tuchel’s first choice. The 20-year-old is averaging a goal-a-game at Dortmund and the German...

May302021 by JBNo Comments

Wenger reveals the ‘problem’ Tuchel caused Guardiola in Chelsea’s victory over Man City

UEFA, Premier League

Arsene Wenger has praised Thomas Tuchel for creating a ‘tactical problem’ for Pep Guardiola in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final. Tuchel has secured his first trophy as Chelsea coach after Kai Havertz’s first-half goal sealed a 1-0 victory over City in Porto. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Man City struggled to break down Chelsea throughout the match, while Tuchel’s team missed two other excellent opportunities in each half through Timo Werner and Pulisic. And Wenger has heaped praise on Tuchel for his decision to tuck Mason Mount and Havertz inwards when the blues were out of position in order to force City to attack in wider areas. ‘I would still say Guardiola has just been voted Manager of the Year in England beca...

May242021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on Kante & Mendy for Champions League final

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is hoping to have Edouard Mendy back in training on Wednesday ahead of their Champions League final against Manchester City. The Senegalese goalkeeper was taken off at the half-time of Chelsea's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa after colliding with the post and suffering a rib injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the game, Tuchel conceded he was ‘worried’ about the extent of Mendy’s injury with just few days to go now before his team play City in Porto on Saturday. However, speaking in a pre-match press conference on Monday, Tuchel confirmed that initial scans have shown that the keeper’s issue ‘isn’t too serious’. ‘The update is we still have hope he joins training on Wednesday and he joins the group,’ Tuchel said....

May192021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel provides N’Golo Kante injury update after going off in Leicester win

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel claims N’Golo Kante was substituted off as a precaution in Chelsea’s vital 2-1 win over Leicester City on Tuesday and ‘hopes’ he isn’t injured. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international, who has been in spectacular form for Chelsea of late, was taken off after only 32 minutes with the scores level at 0-0. Mateo Kovacic replaced Kante, with the Croatia international featuring for the first time since April 10 due to a hamstring problem. Antonio Rudiger bundled in from Ben Chilwell’s cross before Jorginho put the London side 2-0 up from the penalty spot. Kelechi Iheanacho hit back for the Foxes to set up a tense finale at Stamford Bridge, but the blues clinged on to exact their revenge over the club that beat them in the FA...

May182021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel sends request to Chelsea fans ahead of Leicester clash

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has sent a message to Chelsea supporters ahead of his team's crucial Premier League game with Leicester City this week. The blues suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the Foxes in the FA Cup final on Saturday. But they will meet again on Tuesday with the stakes just as high with a place in the top four on the line. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The winner of the game at Stamford Bridge will secure their place in the Champions League for next campaign, while the other can be overtaken by Liverpool if Klopp's side win their game in hand - a draw would also leave Chelsea in that position. There will be around 8,000 supporters inside Chelsea’s home ground when they play their fellow top four hopefuls. And Tuchel has asked the fans to...

May172021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel sends warning to Chelsea players over Mason Mount

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has warned his players not to become over-reliant on Mason Mount to win them games. Mount has become one of the first names on the team sheet after his rise for the club. He followed Lampard back to Chelsea after his loan spell at Derby – he became a favourite of the manager. However, he has cemented his place under Tuchel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder has played in all but three matches in all competitions since Tuchel took over in January. He has also made some key contributions, scoring in the Champions League quarter-finals & semi-finals. Mount then impressed in Saturday’s FA Cup defeat to Leicester, with a superb save from Kasper Schmeichel preventing his certain equaliser. Before the FA Cup fina...