Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admitted he took a fitness risk with Romelu Lukaku after the striker’s game-changing impact at Aston Villa.The forward came off the bench at the break with the score locked at 1-1 to inspire the visitors to a 3-1 win on Sunday.His first Premier League goal since September’s brace against Villa put Chelsea ahead and he then won an added-time penalty for Jorg...Full Story »

Sorba Thomas’ brace lifted Huddersfield into the Sky Bet Championship play-off positions following a thrilling 3-2 win over 10-man Blackpool.The former Boreham Wood winger struck twice in four minutes after Jordan Gabriel’s red card just past the hour mark proved the game’s turning point.Blackpool were leading 2-1 when Gabriel was sent off after strikers Jerry Yates and Gary Ma...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is relishing the prospect of another London derby after Chelsea battled past Brentford to land a Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham.The Blues navigated a tricky all-west London encounter after an own goal and a Jorginho penalty fired them to a 2-0 win at the Brentford Community Stadium.They were immediately paired with Spurs and boss Tuchel said: “It was clear it was al...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel insists Chelsea did not dent their Premier League title challenge at Wolves – but instead with three recent home draws.Wolves held Chelsea to a goalless stalemate at Molineux, with the Covid and injury-hit Blues struggling for fluency.Tuchel’s side slipped six points behind rampant leaders Manchester City following their fourth draw in eight top-flight encounters.Chelse...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he hasn't been fair to Saul Niguez. The versatile midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge on loan from Atletico Madrid in August but has failed to impress in England and has come under fire for a series of dismal displays. Saul was in action for the Blues on Thursday night as he came off the bench during their 1-1 draw with Everton. The 27-year-old was woeful th...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel bemoaned a “freak result” as Chelsea wasted a hatful of chances to slip to a 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton.Jarrad Branthwaite poked home Anthony Gordon’s free-kick to stun an otherwise-dominant but highly profligate Chelsea, who had moved ahead through Mason Mount.The Blues spurned a glut of gilt-edged opportunities to slip four points behind leaders Manche...Full Story »

Blackburn expect to have goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski available for Saturday’s clash with Birmingham.The number one has not featured for Rovers since suffering a stomach injury at the end of last month, with Aynsley Pears stepping in.The 23-year-old is yet to concede a goal in his two and a bit matches, giving boss Tony Mowbray a difficult decision to make.Ryan Nyambe, Scott Wharton and Brad...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has revealed penalty supremo Jorginho has “sacrificed himself” for Chelsea for weeks on end.The Italy midfielder netted twice from the spot to grind out a 3-2 win over Leeds at Stamford Bridge and set the Blues’ Premier League title tilt back on track.Jorginho again played through a back problem with N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic sidelined, and took his Pre...Full Story »

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller said Barcelona can't cope with the intensity of Europe's top sides after the five-time Champions League winners crashed out of the group stages following a 3-0 defeat at the Allianz Arena. Muller opened the scoring, with Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala also on target, to condemn Barca to a place in the Europa League in the New Year. It's the first time since 2003-0...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has challenged Chelsea to stop fixating on the scoreboard and coasting when in the lead.The Blues rounded off their Champions League Group H campaign with a galling 3-3 draw at Zenit St Petersburg, finishing second behind Juventus.The Stamford Bridge men had already secured their slot in the last 16, but twice squandered control in Russia – to take their goals conceded tally ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel was left cursing the “big mistakes” made by Chelsea as they slipped to a 3-2 defeat at West Ham.The Blues boss counted the cost of two blunders by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as they were beaten for only the second time in the Premier League this season.Chelsea were leading through Thiago Silva’s header when Mendy made an almighty mess of a weak Jorginho backpass and...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel admitted his Chelsea side put in an “unusual performance” after Hakim Ziyech’s winner kept them top of the Premier League following a match that was temporarily halted after a medical emergency in the stands.Chelsea won a hard-fought game 2-1 after a Watford fan suffered a cardiac arrest 12 minutes into the match. Medical staff from both teams raced across the pit...Full Story »

Brandon Thomas-Asante struck a dramatic injury-time equaliser as nine-man Salford rescued a 1-1 home draw with Bristol Rovers.The Ammies’ striker found the bottom corner in the fifth of 11 added minutes to stun Rovers who were coasting after the dismissals of Matty Willock and Ash Hunter.The home side could have scored with their first attack as Liam Shephard released Thomas-Asante but the...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger's contract runs out at the end of the season and Chelsea are yet to reach an agreement on terms for an extension; "He is in the most competitive league, he is at a club where he really matters and that suits him perfectly," said Thomas Tuchel Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea is the perfect club for Antonio Rudiger and hopes the centre-back decides to stay at Stamford Bridge. Rudige...Full Story »

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku will remain sidelined for Saturday's trip to Leicester City. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Romelu Lukaku will miss Saturday's match against Leicester City as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. The Belgian marksman has been sidelined for each of his side's last three Premier League outings after he was forced off with a problem during the...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly bid £34million for Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao as Thomas Tuchel plans to build a new-look defence. The Blues currently have the best defence in the Premier League, having conceded just four times in 11 matches so far this season, but manager Tuchel is planning a change. The German is understood to be planning on permanently moving to a three-man defence in...Full Story »

Is Thomas Tuchel about to clash with the Chelsea hierarchy over a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe? The rumour coming out of Catalan outlet El Nacional is that the Blues manager has a difference of opinion with his bosses over a transfer move. Chelsea were reportedly readying a contract for the French World Cup winner, who is out of contract in the summer. Mbappe is free to ...Full Story »

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has challenged Ruben Loftus-Cheek to “use his full potential” after the midfielder was praised for his performance during Tuesday’s 1-0 win in Malmo.The academy graduate started only his second Champions League match, with his full debut in the competition occurring more than six years ago.Loftus-Cheek took time to make his mark on the Group H c...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insisted he takes no joy from seeing his Premier League title rivals drop points after his leaders claimed a 3-0 victory at managerless Newcastle.Tuchel’s side registered a fourth-straight league win to extend their lead at the top as Liverpool were held by Brighton and Manchester City slipped to a shock home defeat to Crystal Palace.Chelsea moved three points cl...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank praised the intensity and discipline of his team’s performance after they moved into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win at Stoke.Sergi Canos struck the opener in the 22nd minute having been set up by Ivan Toney, who then added a second with a 40th-minute finish.Former Brentford man Romaine Sawyers pulled a goal back for Stoke in the 57th minute but th...Full Story »