Tag: Tuchel
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2021 UEFA Champions League is anyone’s competition now – Tuchel
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel says the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League is now “anyone’s competition” to win. After leading the London side to the semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over FC Porto, Tuchel is keeping his fingers crossed. FC Porto won the second leg 1-0 on Tuesday but it was not enough to overturn…
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I wouldn’t fight Rudiger, Azpilicueta or Kovacic – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has named three of his players that he would never want to fight. The German was asked about the mentality and tenacity of his team as they prepare for a Champions League quarter final second leg against FC Porto. The Blues are 2-0 up from the first leg, and will be…
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I’m here to win titles with Chelsea – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he joined the West London club to win trophies and is confident the club has the ‘culture’ required to fulfil his ambition. Asked at a press conference if the Champions League is his side’s clearest path to a trophy this season, Tuchel replied: “Maybe when you are in the final.…
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Barca star reveals Tuchel as favourite coach
Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele has declared Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel the best coach he’s worked with. The pair were together at Borussia Dortmund. Dembele told BeinSport: “Thomas Tuchel really convinced me. He’s my favorite trainer too. With Thomas Tuchel I played a little more on the right side at the start of the season, and…
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Chelsea striker not playing as we hoped – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admits Tammy Abraham is struggling to impress him. The 23-year-old is the Blues’ highest goalscorer this season with 12 goals in 30 appearances but has battled to make Chelsea’s matchday squad since returning from an ankle injury. “I cannot make a decision on the personal goals of players,” Tuchel told reporters…
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Tuchel meets with Porto defender after Chelsea win
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel sought out Porto defender Malang Sarr after Wednesday’s Champions League win. Sarr is on-loan at Porto this season from the Blues. The Frenchman was signed on a free transfer last summer from Nice and initially started life well at Porto. But in recent months, the 22-year-old has been resigned to a…
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Tuchel, Kovacic deny celebrating Chelsea draw with Porto
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has denied claims from Porto that they celebrated being drawn with them for the Champions League quarterfinals. The accusation came as a surprise to Tuchel. “In the Champions League, we wouldn’t celebrate any draw. We respect every team,” said the German. “We come from a competition in which we are able…
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Why Alonso had my instant trust in Chelsea – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has explained why he was happy to wipe the slate clean for Marcos Alonso upon his appointment. Tuchel has admitted that their relationship stretches back way before this year, which made it easier for him to ignore the noise surrounding the 30-year-old when he arrived at the club. “It’s not easy…
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I’ve stopped Werner from finishing practice – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has offered fresh goalscoring advice to Timo Werner. Tuchel has compared Timo Werner’s efforts to recapture his finest scoring form to a romantic pursuit after the striker came under fire for a horror miss on international duty with Germany in the week. “If a woman doesn’t want to go out with…
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Werner reacts to Tuchel ‘screaming at me on the pitch’
Chelsea striker Timo Werner has no problem with the aggressive management of Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel is a lively character on the touchline and can often be seen bellowing orders to his players. And Werner says his manager’s loud personality suits him perfectly. “It’s no problem for me when he screams at us on the pitch,”…