Tuchel sends reminder of forgotten Chelsea ace after Mateo Kovacic injury ahead of Liverpool
"Not the time to laugh about" Lukaku, insists Thomas Tuchel
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Chelsea vs Lille player ratings: Pulisic 9, Havertz 8; David 5, Sanches 7
Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, but the London side will be concerned about injuries to key players.
Thomas Tuchel delighted that the real N'Golo Kante 'stepped up' in Champions League victory over Lille
Thomas Tuchel was delighted with an improved performance from N'Golo Kante in Chelsea's comfortable 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League last-16 first leg, The Chelsea midfielder impressed against the Ligue 1 champions and helped the Champions League holders keep a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge. Ad/> Tuchel admitted he did not feel Kante was playing at his highest level in recent matches, but delivered a great performance against Lille. Champions LeagueTuchel: Not the time to laugh about Lukaku's seven touches against PalaceYESTERDAY AT 16:50 «I was pleased with Kante,» he told BT Sport after the match.
Champions League: Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earn Chelsea 2-0 win over Lille
Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, but the London side will be concerned about injuries to key players. Germany forward Havertz, who had already had two attempts on goal early in the game, headed down a Hakim Ziyech corner in the eighth minute and the ball bounced high off the turf into the net. Chelsea left struggling striker Romelu Lukaku on the bench and it was American Pulisic who hit the second in the 63rd minute with a curling finish after N'Golo Kante's surging run and pinpoint pass. The action was at times frenetic as Ligue 1 champions Lille sought to take something from the game into the second leg at home on March 16. "They played good football and the first half was very difficult for us. Now it is halftime and the next game we have to win as well," Havertz told BT Sport.
N'Golo Kante repeats Champions League feat as Thomas Tuchel's worrying Chelsea curse continues
Chelsea put in one of their more entertaining displays in several weeks against Lille on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea suffer double injury blow ahead of Carabao Cup final
Chelsea's comfortable 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash was slightly overshadowed by second-half injuries to Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech.
Chelsea suffer double Champions League injury blow ahead of Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool
Chelsea have been dealt a double injury blow just days ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Tuchel took Lukaku out of firing line for Lille game
Thomas Tuchel revealed he took Chelsea's club-record signing Romelu Lukaku out of the firing line for the 2-0 Champions League win over Lille. Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic hit the net as Chelsea produced a fine last-16 first-leg victory at Stamford Bridge, with £98million striker Lukaku an unused replacement. Lukaku had registered a Premier League record-low seven touches in Saturday's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, amid continued struggles to find his west London niche.