'A win is a win' - Thomas Tuchel talks on improvements and fitness levels after victory over Everton

Thomas Tuchel is taking the positives from Chelsea’s nervy and disjointed 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park. Chelsea’s sole goal came in the 45th minute from a Jorginho penalty after Ben Chilwell was fouled in the box by Abdoulaye Doucoure. Ad/> Jorginho had a penalty saved by Everton keeper, Jordan Pickford at the Euros last summer, but he managed to slot it home this time around.

Transfers'Hopefully we can get it done' — Tuchel aims to sign Cucurella in time to face EvertonYESTERDAY AT 10:58 The game was far from free flowing with several stoppages throughout the match, and both sides still shaking off pre-season rustiness. “It was maybe not the most exciting Premier League game. Seven minutes of extra time in the first half, ten minutes in the second half tells the story.

Lots of interruptions and no team could find the rhythm,” said Tuchel in his post-match press conference. Leicester reject Chelsea's £70m Fofana bid as Tuchel says players think No 9 is cursed Chelsea linked with move for Barca striker Aubameyang — Paper Round 'It does not make sense' — Tuchel on World Cup and Chelsea's hopes for season However, Chelsea will be pleased they managed to pick up the three points, something Tuchel reiterated after the match. “A win is a win, and this is super important.

We played at Everton, and we've struggled over recent years to get points here. We have things to improve, but this isn't a surprise. Most of the time, I'm happy with the first half, the second, we lost too many balls and weren't as dominant.

We struggled physically but showed the spirit to get the clean sheet. “It's important to build confidence, belief, an atmosphere, be open for criticism to improve and be happy with the things we did well. “We