Every word Thomas Tuchel said on Chelsea's home form, takeover, West Ham, Rudiger, Kovacic, more

"For Sunday, both of them [Kovacic and Rudiger] are not back, but there are no other new injuries."

"I don't know, I am not a specialist on it. We are looking at the highest level in every department. I know everybody is trying hard. I said it because the first goal was a mistake from Andreas (Christensen), but the mistake was because of a funny bounce of the ball, and we had more of them in the game. It was a bit awkward to play and calculate the speed and bounce of the ball.

: Thomas Tuchel given painful Man City and Liverpool reminder as season-long issue haunts Chelsea

"This one has a clear relationship. It's like this, so that was it. I know everybody is working hard in every department and want to provide the best level. So we try to keep on going."

"No, no. The demands are high from the manager – that's a bit the problem. We were struggling a little bit with the timing of the renewal [of the pitch] this season, and then this leads to a bit of the problem. The pitch was not where it should and could be at the beginning of the season. We saw it and felt it when we had away matches. That's why. This one was a funny bounce given to the quality of the pitch at this moment, and that cost us."

"I just heard it. I got a briefing and heard that they are a part of it. I can't tell you much more than that. I am a big admirer of both of them. They are fantastic sports personalities on the court, on the racetrack, and off. They take responsibility as people and are outstanding sports figures in what they do, for which they have our biggest and my biggest respect. I have absolutely no insight into the proceeding and what role they play. I would like to not comment."

"That might explain something regarding two days ago!