Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea's Tuchel tight-lipped on Haaland and Aguero links

Chelsea's Tuchel tight-lipped on Haaland and Aguero links

  • "I will not answer that out of respect for the player (Haaland) and Borussia Dortmund. There is big news around him and his agent," Tuchel, who previously coached Dortmund, told reporters on Friday.
  • "It seems like they are creating a race for the player... a promising player, of course. But he isn't our player and is not in our squad.
Published 02 Apr, 2021 07:31pm
Leicester's Iheanacho, Chelsea's Tuchel bag Premier League March honours
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Leicester's Iheanacho, Chelsea's Tuchel bag Premier League March honours

  • Iheanacho scored five goals in three games last month, including a hat-trick in a 5-0 demolition of Sheffield United, as Leicester maintained their grip on third place and Champions League qualification.
  • "I'm so pleased and honoured to win this award," he told the club's website. "I'm really enjoying playing at the minute and hopefully I can push on and help the team to finish as high as possible this season."
Published 02 Apr, 2021 06:38pm
Punchless Chelsea held to goalless draw at Leeds
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Punchless Chelsea held to goalless draw at Leeds

  • Chelsea remain in fourth place, and are two points off third-placed Leicester City who have a game in hand.
  • Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy did well to tip a curling shot from Roberts against the bar and had to be on alert several times after the break.
Updated 13 Mar, 2021 09:10pm
Tuchel says Pulisic part of his plans despite lack of game time
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Tuchel says Pulisic part of his plans despite lack of game time

  • "He is in my plans, he is an important player," Tuchel said before Saturday's trip to Leeds United.
  • "I hope he stays patient, all of my players are competitors and want to play every single minute and this is what they show every day, the hunger and desire and this is what Christian shows.
Published 12 Mar, 2021 06:21pm
Tuchel says Chelsea players deserve praise for resurgence
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Tuchel says Chelsea players deserve praise for resurgence

  • Chelsea beat champions Liverpool 1-0 on Thursday to climb to fourth in the table, a prospect that looked bleak when Lampard was dismissed with the team in ninth place.
  • "It's proven that Chelsea is an organisation and a club that has everything that you need to be successful as a coach and as a football team, so now it's my job to bring out the very best of myself, together with the team.
Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:34pm
Tuchel backs Chelsea to show tough mentality at Liverpool
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Tuchel backs Chelsea to show tough mentality at Liverpool

  • Chelsea are fifth in the table with 44 points from 26 games - a point below fourth-placed West Ham - and have not lost in seven league matches since Tuchel replaced club great Frank Lampard in January.
  • "It's of big importance, I hope we can show up with the same mentality and attitude like the tough challenges we've had.
Published 03 Mar, 2021 08:46pm
Tuchel says improving Chelsea a work in progress
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Tuchel says improving Chelsea a work in progress

  • Tuchel has focused on shoring up Chelsea's defence in his efforts to make them more consistent and the London side have conceded only two goals in their last eight games.
  • "I think it's not a pleasure to play against us but the picture isn't finished. We have a long way to go," he told a news conference ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at home to Manchester United.
Published 26 Feb, 2021 08:39pm
Spanish clubs' grip on Europe slides further with three home defeats
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Spanish clubs' grip on Europe slides further with three home defeats

  • Atletico have been the best side in Spain all season but against a Chelsea side still learning the ropes under Thomas Tuchel, they were utterly toothless and failed to have a shot on target.
  • "This is a big reflection how poor La Liga is at the moment," said 2008 Champions League winner Rio Ferdinand on BT Sport.
Published 24 Feb, 2021 08:13pm
Chelsea boss Tuchel sings Kante's praises ahead of Barnsley trip
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Chelsea boss Tuchel sings Kante's praises ahead of Barnsley trip

  • "I think N'Golo fits into any manager's plans on the planet," Tuchel told reporters. "I was desperate to have him in my teams (in the past).
  • "To see the guy live, to see how he works, how humble he is, the quality he gives to the team. I am so humbled to be his coach. He will start tomorrow.
Updated 11 Feb, 2021 12:29am
Chelsea's Tuchel says the goals will come for Werner
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Chelsea's Tuchel says the goals will come for Werner

  • Minutes after an own goal by Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, Werner pounced on a mistake and was brought down by Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for a penalty that was converted by Jorginho after 58 minutes.
Published 08 Feb, 2021 11:50am
Chelsea boss Tuchel convinced goal-shy Werner can turn around poor form
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Chelsea boss Tuchel convinced goal-shy Werner can turn around poor form

  • Werner, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in June, made a bright start under former boss Frank Lampard, scoring eight goals in his first 13 appearances in all competitions.
  • At the moment I can see that his face is a bit closed, I can see that the weight is on his shoulders.
Published 30 Jan, 2021 07:06pm