Thomas Tuchel explains Cesar Azpilicueta absence amid Barcelona speculation
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has explained Cesar Azpilicueta’s absence from Thursday’s defeat to Charlotte FC, with the defender heavily linked to Barcelona.
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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has explained Cesar Azpilicueta’s absence from Thursday’s defeat to Charlotte FC, with the defender heavily linked to Barcelona.
Chelsea were beaten by Charlotte FC in their most recent pre-season friendly.
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the injuries of Timo Werner, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ross Barkley and Cesar Azpilicueta following Chelsea's pre-season clash with Charlotte FC. The quartet were not included in the matchday squad as the Blues lost on penalties to the MLS side.
Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea’s performance against Charlotte was ‘not good enough’ criticising the club’s lack of ‘precision’ and ‘decision making’ in the third.
Chelsea were beaten by Charlotte FC in their most recent pre-season friendly.
Frenkie De Jong would be more receptive to a move to Chelsea than Manchester United if he is forced out of Barcelona, although his preference is to remain at the Camp Nou, according to Spanish media reports.
Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea’s performance against Charlotte was ‘not good enough’ criticising the club’s lack of ‘precision’ and ‘decision making’ in the third.