Tag: Tuchel
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Loftus-Cheek reminds me of Ballack – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists Ruben Loftus-Cheek can have a future at Stamford Bridge. Loftus-Cheek is spending this season on loan at Fulham and so will not be able to feature against his parent club at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Speaking on Friday, Tuchel said on Loftus-Cheek: “I was quite a fan of him when…
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Tuchel frustrated with Werner after ‘big’ miss at Madrid
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was frustrated with Timo Werner’s miss in the draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday. The German saw his close range shot saved by Thibaut Courtois in the 10th minute of the 1-1 draw at Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg. “He missed a big one in West Ham now…
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Tuchel makes glowing tribute to Chelsea captain
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Cesar Azpilicueta embodies the values of the club. The Blues captain was deployed as a right wing-back in the win over West Ham on Saturday rather than his preferred right-sided centre-back role. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid, Tuchel had no qualms about Azpi’s ability to…
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Thomas Tuchel confirms injury blow for Real Madrid
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Mateo Kovacic will miss the Champions League semi-final first-leg tie with his old club Real Madrid. Kovacic has been unavailable for the Blues’ last three matches after injuring his hamstring in the lead-up to the Champions League quarter-final with Porto. The 26-year-old has been a regular for Chelsea for…
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Super League Protests affected Brighton performance – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he doesn’t need an apology from directors over their Super League involvement. However, Tuchel also sahys the fan protests around the now failed competition affected Tuesday’s performance in the goalless draw against Brighton at Stamford Bridge. “Yes it has been distracting, but it’s the owner’s club, it’s not my club,”…
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Tuchel pushes Chelsea to call Real Madrid about Varane
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has asked the club to enquire about the availability of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The 27-year-old’s current contract expires at the end of next season. It has been suggested that Real would accept an offer of £50m to sell Varane, so as he will not walk away for nothing when…
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Chelsea chairman discusses Super League with players
Chelsea’s players and staff have held a meeting with club chairman Bruce Buck ahead of a clash with Brighton on Tuesday night, with fears regarding the breakaway Super League competition up for discussion, Goal reports. The Blues have been threatened with losing their spot in the Champions League, where they are due to face Real…
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I feel like part of the Chelsea family – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has spoken about his dream start and future at Stamford Bridge after reaching the FA Cup final in his first three months as the manager in West London. Chelsea beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening and will now play Leicester City on 15 May in the finale.…
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I’ve never had a coach like Tuchel – Ziyech
Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech admits he’s never worked with anyone like manager Thomas Tuchel. But Ziyech says he enjoys working under the former Paris St Germain coach – and believes he is now ready to show what he is made of. He said: “I’ve never had a coach who has been like this – the…
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All my family love watching Kante – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel claims his family loves to watch star midfielder N’Golo Kante. The Frenchman has struggled with injury problems at the Stamford Bridge club over the past few seasons. But he put a shift in against FC Porto in the second leg of their Champions League quarter final, playing 90 minutes and helping…