Chelsea news: Romelu Lukaku transfer stance, Real Madrid lead race for star and Tuchel rages
Your Chelsea morning digest on Thursday, April 7.
Thomas Tuchel Sport News
Mendy and Rudiger criticised by Joe Cole after costly mix-up
Hapless Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger were singled out for criticism by Joe Cole after their mix-up resulted in a third goal for Real Madrid.
Chelsea 'wonderkid' gives Thomas Tuchel perfect answer to weird contradiction that creates issue
Thomas Tuchel has been left to rue his decision to drop Mateo Kovacic in Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid. The 27-year-old, who despite his spritely displays this season, was relegated to the bench and made way for a double pivot of N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.
Chelsea’s position in Champions League quarter-final irretrievable, says Tuchel
A downcast Thomas Tuchel declared Chelsea’s position in the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid to be irretrievable after their 3-1 first-leg defeat at Stamford Bridge and described his team’s slump in form as “alarming”.
Thomas Tuchel admits ‘mistake’ with Andreas Christensen and Vinicius Junior after Chelsea’s defeat to Real Madrid
Thomas Tuchel admits he made a tactical ‘mistake’ by allowing Andreas Christensen to be exposed by Vinicius Junior in Chelsea’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.
Tuchel: Tie no longer alive after 'alarming' slump
Thomas Tuchel conceded Chelsea's Champions League defence was dead in the water after Real Madrid laid their defensive frailties bare to seize a 3-1 quarter-final advantage.
Thomas Tuchel says the Real Madrid tie is barely alive after the loss
Thomas Tuchel appeared to write off Chelsea's hopes of retaining their European title last night following a crushing 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Tuchel blasts Chelsea display with two cutting remarks before snapping at interviewer’s comment
Thomas Tuchel branded Chelsea’s first half display against Real Madrid as “one of the worst” he’s seen thus far, and claimed they could get “hammered” at the Bernabeu.