Simeone makes bold Chelsea squad claim ahead of UCL clash

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg, claiming players that don’t even make the Blues first team “can very well play in any team in Europe.” The tie will take place in Bucharest instead of Madrid due to coronavirus travel restrictions […]

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Tuchel hails Hudson-Odoi reaction after Carragher criticism

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Cesar Azpilicueta have praised the reaction of Callum Hudson-Odoi after his 31-minute substitute appearance during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Southampton. The England international was withdrawn in the 76th minute at St Mary’s following his half-time introduction – a decision that has drawn criticism from Jamie Carragher – but will be […]

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Carragher: ‘Very harsh’ for Tuchel to bring off Hudson-Odoi

Jamie Carragher has claimed that it was “not right” for Thomas Tuchel to sub off Callum Hudson-Odoi against Southampton. The Englishman had made a bright start under Tuchel, as he started in five of his first six games in charge. He did not make the starting eleven against Sheffield United, but he was brought on […]

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Simeone lauds Tuchel ahead of CL clash with Chelsea

Diego Simeone has praised Thomas Tuchel ahead of Atletico Madrid’s meeting with a “very strong” Chelsea side in the Champions League. The tie will take place in Bucharest instead of Madrid due to coronavirus travel restrictions and will see the Argentinian face the German for the first time in a competitive fixture. Since Tuchel replaced […]

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Early Loser: One step forward and two back for Hudson-Odoi

Callum Hudson Odoi and Tammy Abraham could have their work cut out if they want to remain regular members of Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI at Chelsea after their poor performances in a 1-1 draw against Southampton. Hudson Odoi, the early winner of Tuchel’s short time in charge is this weekend’s early loser. In the first half […]

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Tuchel ‘not happy’ with Hudson-Odoi attitude in Saints draw

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed he was ‘not happy’ with Callum Hudson-Odoi’s attitude in the 1-1 draw at Southampton. The Blues were held at St Mary’s as Southampton successfully ended their six-match losing run. Takumi Minamino put the home side ahead in the 33rd minute. READ: Spurs told to sign ‘world-class’ keeper to replace […]

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Tuchel takes blame for Ziyech stalled progress

Thomas Tuchel has shouldered the blame for the stalled progress of Hakim Ziyech at Chelsea. Morocco forward Ziyech has only featured twice so far under new Blues boss Tuchel, leading to suggestions the ex-Ajax star could seek a summer exit from Stamford Bridge. He has not even made it off the bench in the Premier […]

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Chelsea boss Tuchel ‘interested in’ £14m-rated German star

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly ‘interested in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Jonas Hofmann’. Gladbach manager Marco Rose will take over at Borussia Dortmund this summer and the club fears a player exodus as a result. F365 says: Klopp should add wartime appendix to Liverpool handbook One of those linked with the exit according to Bild is […]

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Chelsea defender could hold key to €40m ‘dream’ Tuchel signing

Fikayo Tomori could hold the key to Chelsea signing AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie this summer, according to reports in Italy. Centre-back Tomori broke into Chelsea’s first team in style last season, blasting a fine long-range strike in a 5-2 win at Wolves to announce his Premier League arrival. The 23-year-old even went on to […]

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Werner profits from Tuchel in stirring third Chelsea act

The first act of Chelsea’s season saw them take 22 points from 11 games to prompt premature talk of a title challenge. Seven in the eight games of the second act cost Frank Lampard his job. 13 from five after the appointment of Thomas Tuchel offers hope that the third act could be something really […]

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