Tag: Tuchel
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Tuchel turned Rudiger into EPL’s best defender – Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has turned Antonio Rudiger into the Premier League’s best defender. Rudiger was on the outer at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard, who was replaced by Thomas Tuchel in February. The German has since become one of Tuchel’s most important players, and Ferdinand puts him up there with Manchester…
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I urged Chelsea not to sack Lampard – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he urged the club not to sack Frank Lampard. Tuchel replaced Lampard in January and would go onto lead Chelsea to victory in the Champions League final. Recalling Chelsea’s first contact, he told Sky Sports: “I actually said to the board: ‘Are you sure about this? Because they will not…
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We could feel Lukaku was trying to join us – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits signing Romelu Lukaku has increased the pressure on himself. The German had a spectacular start to life at Chelsea by winning the Champions League last season. And owner Roman Abramovich has backed him by sanctioning the £97.5million signing of Lukaku from Inter Milan, seven years after he left the club…
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Thomas Tuchel makes Ziyech transfer decision
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is refusing to consider Hakim Ziyech’s release this month. AC Milan have been keen on signing Ziyech, reports Calciomercato.com. However, Milan’s chances of signing the player are ‘almost impossible’. That is because Tuchel has used the Morocco international regularly in both the pre-season friendlies and in the UEFA Super Cup against…
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I’m ready for Arsenal – Lukaku tells Tuchel
New Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku insists he is ready to face Arsenal on Sunday. The Belgian has only started training with his new teammates this week after joining from Inter Milan. But Lukaku insists he is in great physical condition and ready to play against the Gunners. “I’ve been training throughout pre-season and I feel…
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Tuchel praised for 13-goal Weymouth thrashing
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been praised by opposition players and coaching staff after their 13-0 friendly defeat to Weymouth. The club organised the fixture against Vanarama National League side Weymouth on Sunday afternoon to help improve the fitness levels of those who did not feature in the Premier League on Saturday. Weymouth player Ollie…
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Why Chelsea signed Romelu Lukaku – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is confident Romelu Lukaku has the right character to settle quickly at the European champions. The former Inter Milan striker joined Chelsea yesterday for a fee of £98m. Tuchel said, “We have a strong bond and team mentality to help each other. We think Romelu, having always had Chelsea in his…
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Different challenge facing season as European champions – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel recognises the challenge of entering the new season as Champions League title holders. Ahead of tonight’s Super Cup clash with Villarreal, he detailed the challenge that awaits him and his players. “Does anybody have the recipe how to do better after a Champions League victory?” said Tuchel. “I don’t know. I…
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Tuchel explains how he’ll fit Lukaku into his attack
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is confident Romelu Lukaku will complement his existing attack. The Blues are on the verge of securing the services of Inter Milan striker Lukaku for £98m and the signing will come as a relief to Tuchel who’s side struggled in front of goal last season – despite their Champions League triumph.…
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Some Chelsea players wanted to stay with their loan teams – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admits major changes are due within the playing ranks over the coming weeks. Tuchel has spoken of the team’s preparations for the 2021/22 season and also the return of their loan players. The German said, “It was new and interesting because some players want more playing time. Others wanted to stay…