Andreas Christensen has revealed he has the belief of Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. The Dane fell out of favour under previous manager Frank Lampard. But Christensen, 24, has become an important player for Tuchel and has now started talks on extending his contract with the Blues. "I know Thomas Tuchel believes in me," he told Ekstra Bladet. "I have also played a big role since he came. "I...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel was delighted by 10-man Chelsea’s dogged defensive display after Reece James’ red card in Saturday’s hard-fought draw at Liverpool.A captivating end-to-end first half was followed by one-way traffic after the break on Saturday evening at a vibrant Anfield.Kai Havertz opened the scoring with a superb looping header, but Mohamed Salah levelled with a penalty during ...Full Story »

Thomas Frank admitted he may have tinkered too much after Brentford were almost on the end of a Carabao Cup shock.Last season’s giantkillers nearly got a taste of their own medicine before coming from behind to beat Forest Green 3-1.Brentford, who knocked out four top-flight sides on their way to the semi-finals last year, fell behind to an early goal from Rovers’ Jack Aitchison.Now ...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has warned the rest of the Premier League that Romelu Lukaku’s love affair with the club has only just begun after the striker scored against Arsenal to mark his second debut with a win.Lukaku rejoined the Blues last week and netted his first goal for the club just 15 minutes into a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.Reece James teed up the Belgium striker to tu...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel underlined the importance of developing youth players after Premier League debutant Trevoh Chalobah enjoyed a “perfect afternoon” in the crushing win over Crystal Palace.Following a build-up dominated by Romelu Lukaku’s club-record £97.5million move from Inter Milan, rookie defender Chalobah sealed a resounding 3-0 success over the Eagles with a...Full Story »

The newly signed striker won't be ready to play this weekend but should be on the pitch against the Gunners next Sunday Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Romelu Lukaku will be ready to play in Chelsea's second Premier League game of the season against Arsenal. Chelsea's club-record £98 million ($136m) signing from Inter remains in quarantine and he will miss the club's opening Premier Lea...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank enjoyed a “crazy” introduction to the Premier League after they shocked Arsenal in the season’s opener.The Bees announced their arrival in the top flight in style as goals from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard secured a memorable 2-0 win.A below-par Gunners side missing captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette were d...Full Story »

Salford forward Brandon Thomas-Asante is a doubt for the visit of former club Sutton.The 22-year-old, who spent a spell on loan at Gander Green Lane during the 2018-19 season, is dealing with a knee complaint ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two encounter.Salford come into the match off the back of Tuesday’s galling Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out loss to Derby after the match ended ...Full Story »

Report as Chelsea won the UEFA Super Cup 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Villarreal in Belfast; Hakim Ziyech and Gerard Moreno scored in normal time; Kepa Arrizabalaga came on as a substitute late in extra-time before saving two spot-kicks Chelsea won the Super Cup in dramatic circumstances as Kepa Arrizabalaga came off the bench to be the penalty hero against Villarreal. With the tea...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed the decision to bring goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on for the Super Cup penalty shoot-out win over Villarreal stemmed from extensive statistical research.There were eyebrows raised as Kepa replaced Edouard Mendy towards the end of the 1-1 draw at Belfast’s Windsor Park on Wednesday night.The two sides could not be settled over 120 minutes after Hakim Ziy...Full Story »

Forest Green head coach Rob Edwards praised goalkeeper Lewis Thomas after his vital penalty save steered the League Two side into the next round of the Carabao Cup at the expense of Championship side Bristol City.The former Wales Under-19s international kept out Kasey Palmer’s spot-kick and then denied Cameron Pring to secure a 6-5 win on penalties after the sides had drawn 2-2.Edwards sai...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic played in a deeper role on the right against Arsenal. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has hinted Christian Pulisic is open to featuring more regularly as a right wing-back this season following his change of role in the preseason friendly win over Arsenal. Pulisic started the match at the Emirates Stadium, which Chelsea won 2-1, in a deeper role on the ...Full Story »

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is set to be fit for Aberdeen’s cinch Premiership opener at home to Dundee United on Sunday.The summer recruit from Livingston sustained a nasty facial gash during Thursday’s Europa Conference League qualifier at BK Hacken, but the forward is expected to recover in time for this weekend.Youngster Dean Campbell sat out the trip to Gothenburg due to a training-...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is prepared to see as many as TWELVE players offloaded this summer. Chelsea's loan players of last season have returned to Cobham for training. According to Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, a host of those are not in Tuchel's plans for the new campaign. It's reported that up to 12 players will be told they can find a new club including last year's recruit Malang Sa...Full Story »

Chelsea will face Peterborough on Saturday for their first preseason friendly. The match will likely be played at Cobham behind closed doors, football.london has revealed. It will be the first match the Blues will have played since their Champions League triumph against Man City in May. The Posh finished second in League One last season, ensuring promotion to the Championship. Thomas Tuche...Full Story »

And SunSport can reveal that the German's Hoka One One's are also loved by the likes of Pippa Middleton and Reese Witherspoon. Thomas Tuchel has lifted the lid on the origins behind his famous lucky shoes Credit: Rex Tuchel's shoes went viral in the aftermath of Chelsea's celebrations after winning the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Manchester City. The 47-year-old often wears Nike runn...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is set to be heavily backed in the summer transfer window after leading Chelsea to Champions League glory. The summer transfer window opens next week and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly made it clear that he wants four signings in talks with Roman Abramovich. The Blues were Europe's biggest spenders last summer having spent close to £250million on new recruits. Fra...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is set to sign a new contract with Chelsea this week after masterminding their Champions League triumph. Beating Manchester City in Porto has triggered a clause that automatically extends his current 18-month deal. But after initial discussions with owner Roman Abramovich last night, a bumper new long-term contract is now being readied. Tuchel said: “I think that I have a ...Full Story »

In the hotel in Porto Tuchel impersonates Guardiola... and then reacts brilliantly when caught! Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola will go up against each other this Saturday night in the Champions League final and the pair have great respect for each other, as has been made clear over their various meetings. However, the German was seen joking with his coaching staff on the eve of the final by ...Full Story »

The Blues boss has hinted that there will be an announcement on an extension to his current 18-month deal Goal can confirm that Thomas Tuchel is set for a new contract through at least 2023 after helping Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final. The Blues became European champions for the second time thanks to a Kai Havertz strike, and have quickly secured the ...Full Story »