Tag: Tuchel
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Shearer replies Tuchel: It was teams who voted against 5 subs
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has hit out at Premier League managers demanding a five substitution change. Shearer has argued that more substitutions favours bigger clubs with more talented squads. The Premier League’s all-time top scorer believes managers with better talent available in reserve have an advantage later on in games. “This is what our country…
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Tuchel criticises EPL fixtures after Villa win
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has called the Premier League schedule “not fair” and said his side “are struggling” after sustaining more injuries. The Blues won 3-1 at Aston Villa on Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku scoring a goal and winning a penalty in his first match back after a Covid-19 absence. Chelsea had a request to…
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Kante convinced me he could be on the bench – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he’s managing N’Golo Kante through their Christmas schedule. The Frenchman played a key role in the Carabao Cup victory against Brentford midweek. “N’Golo convinced me that he could be on the bench [against Brentford] which was very nice from him but also from the whole squad, because everyone was pushing…
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Tuchel targets PSG defender as Rudiger closer to Chelsea exit
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is targeting PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe to replace contract rebel Antonio Rudiger. Rudiger’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent months, with the German international’s contract at Chelsea set to expire at the end of the season. Therefore, with Rudiger potentially leaving in a matter of months, Chelsea could…
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Willian names favourite Chelsea player under Tuchel
Former Chelsea winger, Willian, has named defender, Reece James, as his favourite Blues player under manager, Thomas Tuchel. Willian, who currently plays for Corinthians, also tipped James for a bright future, adding that he likes the full-back. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, the former Arsenal star lauded Chelsea academy graduates Callum-Hudson Odoi and Mason…
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COVID-19: Tuchel blasts Premier League for putting Chelsea at ‘huge risk’ after goalless against Wolves
Thomas Tuchel has criticised the Premier
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How Tuchel has improved my game – Mason Mount
Chelsea ace Mason Mount admits manager Thomas Tuchel has taken his game to a new level. Mount admitted Tuchel has already had a big influence on his own playing style – both with and without the ball. “He’s been massive for me, to come in halfway through a season and do what he did last…
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Jorginho has sacrificed himself for Chelsea – Tuchel
Manager Thomas Tuchel said Jorginho has “sacrificed himself” for Chelsea after the midfielder scored two penalties, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, against Leeds United. The Italy international’s second penalty after 94 minutes at Stamford Bridge ensured Tuchel’s side remain two points behind leaders Manchester City. Jorginho played the entire match despite suffering with a back…
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Tuchel warned he isn’t beyond Chelsea sack
Former England winger Trevor Sinclair believes Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel isn’t beyond the sack. Chelsea are currently struggling to shake a current form slump. “He does not get the best out of Lukaku right now, but in general he has organised the team Frank Lampard built. He has made them hard to beat and they…
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Thomas Tuchel blocks Ziyech, Werner move to Barca
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is set to block Spanish giants Barcelona from signing attackers Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in the January transfer window. The two out of favour superstars are being linked with loan moves to the Catalan club, who are struggling financially. Spanish reports had claimed that Barca will turn to Werner and…