Shearer pinpoints one way Havertz must improve at Chelsea

Alan Shearer says Kai Havertz should have scored “two or three tap-ins” in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Leeds on Saturday. Havertz led the line again for the Blues after his excellent performance in the same position in the victory over Everton. But the £72million summer signing spurned a number of opportunities as Chelsea missed the […]

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‘He gives us confidence’: Thomas Tuchel reserves praise for Chelsea star after Leeds draw

‘He gives us confidence’: Thomas Tuchel reserves praise for Chelsea star after Leeds draw – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was hugely impressed with the performance of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy against Leeds United on Saturday. The Senegal international kept his 14th clean sheet of the Premier League campaign and he had to […]

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Tuchel explains best Havertz position after draw with Leeds

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that the best position for Kai Havertz is as a number nine rather than number 10. The German forward started in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Leeds at Elland Road. He failed to score but did show some promise in attack and could get a much-needed goal soon. FEATURE: Five […]

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Mendy, Tuchel build a base from which Chelsea can thrive

“Edouard [Mendy] is the number one and deserves to be the number one. You cannot hide your opinion, things have to be clear and you cannot be afraid of it.” Thomas Tuchel made his feelings known on the goalkeeping situation at Chelsea after handing Kepa Arizabalaga a shock start in their 2-0 Premier League win over […]

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Chelsea boss Tuchel explains touchline outburst at Werner

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed why he told Timo Werner off in their 2-0 victory over Everton on Monday evening. The German has had a brilliant start at Stamford Bridge, winning eight of his first 11 matches in charge and remaining unbeaten in that time, with Leeds United next up on Saturday. One player […]

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Senior figures at Chelsea feel ‘vindicated’ over Lampard sacking

Senior figures at Chelsea feel they made the right decision to sack Frank Lampard and bring in Thomas Tuchel, according to reports. Tuchel replaced Lampard in late January after Chelsea beat Luton Town in the FA Cup fourth round, with the Blues sitting outside the top four in the Premier League. Chelsea can move above […]

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Alonso opens up over ‘tough’ time under Lampard at Chelsea

Marcos Alonso has opened up over his difficult spell at Chelsea under Frank Lampard. The Spaniard was frozen out by Lampard after he was taken off at half-time as Chelsea trailed West Brom 3-0 in September but has returned to the team and thrived under Thomas Tuchel. “When I am on the pitch it is […]

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Pulisic next in Tuchel’s Chelsea integration masterplan

After just 11 games in charge of Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel has handed at least two starts to 20 of the 25 members of his squad. There have been clear winners as a result of his appointment – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso – but very few losers. Third-choice goalkeeper Willy Cabellero has […]

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Merson: ‘Blinkered’ Klopp and Liverpool could ‘learn’ from Tuchel

Paul Merson reckons Jurgen Klopp could benefit from playing with a back three at Liverpool like Chelsea are now doing under Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel has transformed the Blues’ fortunes with an 11-match unbeaten run that has seen them jump up to fourth in the Premier League, two points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham and three […]

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Tuchel treatment of Pulisic puts Man Utd, Liverpool ‘on alert’

Thomas Tuchel’s treatment of Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has reportedly put Man Utd and Liverpool ‘on alert’. The American international has struggled for game time under Tuchel in recent weeks. He was left out of their squad to face Sheffield United last month and was benched during the 2-0 win over Newcastle. FEATURE: Five PL […]

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