Tag: Tuchel
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Tuchel reveals why Ziyech lacks game time at Chelsea
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed he is responsible for Hakim Ziyech’s lack of game time at the West London club. The 27-year-old teamed up with the Stamford Bridge outfit last summer from Dutch club Ajax but has struggled to make an impact with the Blues due to injury problems and other factors. The Morocco…
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Tuchel confirms Chelsea first-choice goalkeeper
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists Edouard Mendy remains the club’s number one goalkeeper. Tuchel handed Kepa Arrizabalaga his second consecutive start against Newcastle United on Monday, stating that he wanted the Spaniard to find some ‘rhythm’. The 26-year-old delivered another clean sheet in the 2-0 victory over Toon, but that hasn’t changed Tuchel’s position on…
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FA Cup: Tuchel praises three youngsters after Chelsea win
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel praised three academy youngsters after their FA Cup win at Barnsley. Tammy Abraham struck the only goal on the night and Tuchel was happy with how he combined with two other academy graduates. He said, “Clearly he made the difference. “But with the strike you cannot leave out the pass from…
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PSG captain: Tuchel made me reach level I never expected
PSG captain Marquinhos has paid tribute to Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. While refusing to discuss why sporting director Leonardo chose to sack the German, Marquinhos says he’ll always be grateful to his former PSG coach. He told So Foot: “Surprised by this decision from Leonardo? It is his choice and that of other leaders, and…
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Ex-Chelsea star: ‘I hated every minute of Tuchel’s first game in charge’
Chelsea showed “no purpose” in Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge, says Tony Cascarino, who says he “hated every minute it”. Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard, who was sacked on Tuesday following a string of bad runs in the EPL. The Blues turned to a man who led Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever Champions League final…
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Chelsea boss Tuchel move for Haaland, Alaba
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to make statement signings in the summer to help his team challenge for the title. The German knows he will be expected to challenge for the Premier League next season, or risk losing his job. And according to Sky Sports News, Chelsea want Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the…
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‘Tuchel filling hottest seat in world football’
New Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is filling the “hottest seat in world football” at Stamford Bridge, says Glen Johnson, The German is set to find that his “biggest challenge” at Stamford Bridge is piecing together a settled starting XI. Inability to find a winning formula and bring out the best in big-money signings brought Frank…
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Thomas Tuchel ‘very happy’ despite Chelsea frustrating draw
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea career got off to a frustrating start as Wolves secured a lackluster goalless stalemate at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The German, who had just one training session with his players, made his presence known as English trio – and Lampard favourites – Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and Reece James started on the…
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What Chelsea can expect from ‘crazy’ Tuchel – Aubameyang
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has no doubts about the quality of incoming Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. Aubameyang played under Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund and has previously heaped praise on his former boss. Tuchel was linked with the Arsenal hotseat when Arsene Wenger left in 2018 – and Aubameyang said at the time: “He’s one of…
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Former PSG boss Tuchel agrees to take charge of Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel has agreed to take charge of Chelsea. The Mirror says Tuchel has agreed to take over as Chelsea’s next boss after the brutal sacking of Lampard. Chelsea legend Lampard was fired just 18 months into the job but discovered the news as it leaked out before being officially told by the club. Chelsea…