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Havertz jumps for joy after scoring Chelsea's second

Tuchel hails Havertz's reaction after Madrid omission

Thomas Tuchel has lauded Kai Havertz for turning any Real Madrid disappointment into a breakthrough two-goal salvo against Fulham.

Soccer • 02 May 21

Thomas Tuchel on the sidelines at a rainy Madrid stadium

Tuchel: Lack of composure and precision cost Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel has admitted a lack of "composure and precision" in front of goal cost Chelsea a potentially decisive Champions League semi-final first leg victory at Real Madrid.

Soccer • 27 Apr 21

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media ahead of the first leg

Chelsea tooled-up for semi-final away day at Madrid

Chelsea's young squad might lack for experience heading into Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash against European giants Real Madrid, but coach Thomas Tuchel insists that his fast-improving Blues have all the tools required for victory.

Soccer • 26 Apr 21

Thomas Tuchel's side were held by Brighton

Tuchel concerned about Chelsea's top four bid

Thomas Tuchel has admitted to being "worried" about Chelsea's Premier League top-four bid after dropping points at home to Brighton and West Brom.

Soccer • 21 Apr 21

Mason Mount gave Chelsea the lead against Porto with a fine turn and strike

Mount now a 'key player' for Chelsea - Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel hailed "key player" Mason Mount for taking his career to the next level with his stunning strike in Chelsea's 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Porto.

Soccer • 08 Apr 21

Chelsea's Rudiger and Kepa won't be punished for scrap

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praised defender Antonio Rudiger and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for burying the hatchet after the pair were involved in a training ground bust-up on Sunday.

Soccer • 06 Apr 21

Robinson nets a brace as West Brom stun Chelsea

Ireland international Callum Robinson scored on the double as Relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion gave their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost with a stunning 5-2 victory over 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 03 Apr 21

Thomas Tuchel celebrates with Edouard Mendy

Tuchel: We have the edge & the glue to achieve things

Thomas Tuchel believes his new-look Chelsea boast the "edge and glue" to become genuine Champions League title contenders.

Soccer • 17 Mar 21

Kai Havertz battles for the ball with Everton's Michael Keane at Stamford Bridge

Tuchel salutes Havertz after Chelsea see off Everton

Thomas Tuchel toasted Kai Havertz's coming-of-age performance in taking "responsibility" during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton.

Soccer • 09 Mar 21

Carlo Ancelotti (L) and Thomas Tuchel pictured on the sidelines when they were both managing in the Bundesliga in 2017

Everton can challenge Chelsea now - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti is confident Everton can now compete with Chelsea – one of their main rivals for a place in the top four.

Soccer • 07 Mar 21

Tuchel has guided the Blues to five wins out of seven in all competitions

Simeone praises Chelsea boss ahead of CL clash

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of tonight's Champions League last-16 first leg.

Soccer • 23 Feb 21

Half-time substitute Hudson-Odoi was withdrawn after half an hour

Hudson-Odoi 'attitude' saw him hooked early - Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel criticised Callum Hudson-Odoi's "attitude" after hauling off the England forward in Chelsea's 1-1 Premier League draw at Southampton.

Soccer • 20 Feb 21

Kepa makes a save in training on Wednesday

Tuchel offers Kepa 'new start' with FA Cup spot

Thomas Tuchel has moved to hand Kepa Arrizabalaga a "new start" at Chelsea, with the Spanish goalkeeper lined up for a start in Thursday's FA Cup fifth-round trip to Barnsley.

Soccer • 10 Feb 21

Tuchel backs Werner to show true colours at Chelsea

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is confident Timo Werner will soon rediscover his goalscoring touch.

Soccer • 08 Feb 21

The midfielder was among Frank Lampard's favoured choices

No limit to peak Mount can reach for Chelsea - Tuchel

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says there is no limit to what Mason Mount can achieve in his career.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Jose Mourinho's side are struggling for any kind of form

Mourinho insists he can see spirit in Spurs squad

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says he can see a spirit in his squad despite suffering a third successive Premier League loss after a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Thomas Tuchel and Timo Werner after the win over Burnley

Tuchel keen to coax best out of under-par Werner

Thomas Tuchel will continue to employ a kid-gloves method to help "sensitive" Timo Werner battle past his struggles in front of goal for Chelsea.

Soccer • 01 Feb 21

Marcos Alonso firing home the second goal for Chelsea

Chelsea secure first win under new boss Tuchel

Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso showed up Chelsea's misfiring attacking cordon as the Blues defenders netted fine strikes in a 2-0 win over Burnley to secure Thomas Tuchel's first win in charge.

Soccer • 31 Jan 21

Timo Werner has scored once in his last 16 appearances

Tuchel: I can steer Werner back to his best

Thomas Tuchel is "absolutely convinced" he can rebuild Timo Werner's shattered confidence and help the Germany striker start scoring freely again at Chelsea.

Soccer • 30 Jan 21

Thomas Tuchel wants silverware at Chelsea

Tuchel targets titles but admits pressure in already on

New Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he is well aware that few people expect him to have a long tenure at the London club but he is not shying away from the challenge of delivering trophies.

Soccer • 29 Jan 21