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Chelsea defeated Manchester City in last season's Champions League final

Chelsea discover possible Club World Cup opponents

Chelsea have been drawn to face Auckland City, Al Jazira or Al Hilal in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Chilwell being helped off the pitch against Juventus

Chelsea hoping Chilwell will not need knee surgery

Chelsea hope Ben Chilwell will be able to avoid knee surgery and play again this season.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Ruben Loftus-Cheek impressed during Chelsea's win in Malmo

Tuchel challenges Loftus-Cheek to show consistency

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has challenged Ruben Loftus-Cheek to "use his full potential" after the midfielder was praised for his performance during Tuesday's 1-0 win in Malmo.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Reece James is congratulated by Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel: We take no joy in rivals' struggles

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insisted he takes no joy from seeing his Premier League title rivals drop points after his leaders claimed a 3-0 victory at managerless Newcastle.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Romelu Lukaku (L) is consoled by Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as he leaves the pitch

Tuchel: I was right to start Lukaku despite injury

Thomas Tuchel has insisted he has no regrets over starting Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner against Malmo despite the Chelsea strike duo facing a spell on the sidelines.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

Romelu Lukaku has failed to score in his last six matches for Chelsea

Tuchel blames brutal schedule for Lukaku's goal drought

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes top international stars like Romelu Lukaku are "overplayed" and suffering due to football's crowded calendar.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

The Chelsea boss is resigned to losing some of his leading lights due to international commitments

Tuchel frustration over crowded football calendar

Thomas Tuchel has admitted Premier League managers have little choice but to accept losing top players for pivotal matches due to international commitments.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

N'Golo Kante is back training with Chelsea

Kante back training after positive Covid-19 test

N'Golo Kante has handed Chelsea a boost by returning to training after self-isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel (L) and man City boss Pep Guardiola

Tuchel plays down talk of dominance over Guardiola

Thomas Tuchel has rejected any personal battle with Pep Guardiola despite having the chance for a history-making fourth successive win over the Manchester City boss.

Soccer • 24 Sep 21

Marcos Alonso is "absolutely committed against racism" according to his manager

Tuchel defends Alonso's decision to stop taking knee

Thomas Tuchel has defended Marcos Alonso's decision to stop taking the knee before Chelsea matches.

Soccer • 21 Sep 21

'It's more than only just talent that he brings; he brings belief and he takes pressure off others' shoulders'

Tuchel hails 'world class' Lukaku after Zenit struggle

Thomas Tuchel hailed Romelu Lukaku's "world-class" chance conversion rate after Chelsea's 1-0 Champions League win over Zenit St Petersburg.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

The midfielder was on Chelsea's radar for 'many, many years' according to Tuchel

Tuchel: It was better to call Saul amid busy schedule

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he had coveted the signing of Saul Niguez for "many, many years" in hailing the new Stamford Bridge arrival's value to Chelsea.

Soccer • 10 Sep 21

Tuchel hails Lukaku as missing piece in Chelsea jigsaw

Thomas Tuchel has tipped Romelu Lukaku to harness his "unique" goalscoring abilities as the missing piece of Chelsea's attacking jigsaw.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

Romelu Lukaku is back for his second spell at Chelsea

Lukaku returns to Chelsea a 'more complete player'

Belgium international Romelu Lukaku said he has evolved since he last played in the Premier League two years ago and has returned to Chelsea as a more complete player.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21

Tuchel is playing down expectations around Chelsea

Tuchel insists Chelsea aren't favourites with Lukaku

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel dismissed suggestions his side are Premier League title favourites following the club-record capture of Romelu Lukaku.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Chelsea goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga (L) and Edouard Mendy celebrate with the UEFA Super Cup Trophy

Stats backed up shootout Super sub Kepa - Tuchel

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed the decision to bring goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on for the Super Cup penalty shoot-out win over Villarreal stemmed from extensive statistical research.

Soccer • 12 Aug 21

Thomas Tuchel: "I'm absolutely not in a position to announce anything."

Tuchel tight-lipped over €115m Lukaku transfer

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has refused to discuss the imminent arrival of Romelu Lukaku.

Soccer • 10 Aug 21

Romelu Lukaku is being heavily linked to Chelsea

Chelsea tight-lipped amid Lukaku reports

Chelsea are edging closer to securing a club-record £97.5million deal to bring striker Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge from Inter Milan, according to reports.

Soccer • 07 Aug 21

Tuchel extends his stay at Chelsea until 2024

Champions League winning manager Thomas Tuchel has signed a two-year contract extension at Chelsea.

Soccer • 04 Jun 21

The England midfielder with his hands on the Champions League trophy

Mount declares Chelsea 'the best team in the world'

Mason Mount claimed Chelsea could now call themselves the best team in the world following their Champions League final win against Manchester City.

Soccer • 30 May 21

A giant inflatable Champions League trophy on the streets of Porto

George Hamilton's Champions League final preview

George Hamilton casts his eye over the 2021 decider in Porto.

Soccer • 28 May 21

Edouard Mendy has kept 26 clean sheets in 43 appearances since joining Chelsea

Tuchel upbeat on Mendy's Champions League chances

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has already made "huge improvement" in his battle to be fit for Saturday's Champions League final.

Soccer • 24 May 21

N'Golo Kante was replaced by Mateo Kovacic after 32 minutes

Chelsea keeping fingers crossed over Kante

Thomas Tuchel hopes N'Golo Kante has avoided injury by coming off early during Chelsea's crucial 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester.

Soccer • 19 May 21

Thomas Tuchel have three games that will define their season

Tuchel backs Chelsea for a big final push

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has not lost faith in his players in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup final loss to Leicester City and said they will regroup for their battle to secure a Premier League top-four finish and win the Champions League.

Soccer • 17 May 21

An animated Thomas Tuchel barks instructions at his troops during the Cup final

Chelsea's lack of composure frustrates Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has told Chelsea's forwards to be calmer in front of goal in the wake of Saturday's FA Cup final defeat.

Soccer • 16 May 21