Tag: Tuchel
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EPL: Romelu Lukaku must be patient to start – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku isn’t yet ready to start in the Premier League. Lukaku has recovered from an ankle injury, but didn’t get on the pitch in defeat at West Ham until the second-half on Saturday. Tuchel explained: “There’s such a high intensity in the matches. “I know Romelu is pushing, that’s…
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Thomas Tuchel addresses Ziyech exit rumours
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has dismissed talk of Hakim Ziyech leaving in January. Ziyech has been linked with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund in recent days. “In the moment, here in Cobham there an no thoughts about his future or a potential change, a swap deal or whatever in winter, I have talked to nobody about…
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Why Tuchel signed Chelsea flop from Atletico Madrid
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was never keen on taking Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez on-loan this season. The Blues completed a deadline day swoop for the former Atletico Madrid midfielder – signing him on loan with an option to make the deal permanent next summer. However, Cadena SER says Tuchel only signed the 26-year-old for…
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Tuchel reacts as Hudson-Odoi snubs England call-up
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has reacted to Callum Hudson-Odoi’s decision to snub the call up to the England U21 team. Tuchel said he did not play any role in Hudson-Odoi’s decision to reject the chance to play for the England Callum turned down the opportunity to represent England’s Under-21 side because the 20-year-old was rather…
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Tuchel puts Saul on notice ahead of Newcastle clash
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has put Saul Niguez on notice ahead of going to Newcastle United. Tuchel was discussing how he’ll cover injury victim Mateo Kovacic. He said, “I miss Mateo a lot, he has been a key factor till now and it’s really sad to see him get injured in the very last second…
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Mendy shouldn’t let Ballon d’Or snub upset him – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists goalkeeper Edouard Mendy isn’t letting his Ballon d’Or get to him after victory over Norwich City. Last season, Mendy broke an English club record for clean sheets recorded in the Champions League, helping them win. Asked on Saturday whether he felt his first-choice keeper should have been on the list,…
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Race on to replace Lukaku, Werner – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel rallied the club’s bit-part players Thursday by saying the race was on for them to prove themselves after Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner were injured. Lukaku sustained an ankle injury and Werner hurt his hamstring during the first half of the 4-0 home victory over Malmo FC in UEFA Champions League…
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We’re discussing Haaland at Chelsea – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has again stated his interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Despite their swoop for Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan, Chelsea are also maintaining an interest in Haaland. Tuchel told BILD: “We have talked about Erling Haaland several times and also during the transfer window. But then it seemed unrealistic and…
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Tuchel sends message to Saul after difficult start at Chelsea
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has told Saul Niguez that hard work will earn him minutes in his side. The Spaniard has failed to secure a regular first-team spot since sealing a loan move from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day. After the 3-1 win over Southampton, Tuchel told the media: “He does not need to…