The Tuchel Thread

[Superblue 6,372]

1 hour ago, Strike said:

 

 

The annoying thing before the last two games is there's a regular theme amongst the draws of conceding late, poorly defended goals having not taken chances to kill teams off (Burnley, Everton, Brighton) and the Man Utd draw was a gifted goal and then an almighty effort to try and win the game thereafter. It felt like a theme that at least could be worked on and attempt to iron out but then the last 2 performances (3 if you count Madrid at home) cast a different shadow entirely on our home form this season. 

We have to become more clinical at both ends of the pitch. It's a difficult balance because we have had key injuries/covid at awkward times this season and a ridiculous amount of games to navigate but I think moving forward next season Tuchel needs to try and rotate the side less. The early rounds of the domestic cup and a couple of the Champions League games against weaker opponents are fine to freshen things up, but I think it needs to be a core of about 14 players who between them will regularly play the rest of the games. Long term injuries to Chilwell and James haven't helped this season and hopefully they stay fitter and play a lot more next season but we need that continuity across the back line which we seem to have lost more and more as the season has wore on.

Similar with the attack. It's not a coincidence that we've looked more potent and more dangerous recently when playing Werner, Havertz and Mount because I believe currently it's the strongest attack and the most fluid. They were the regular trio last season and seem used to playing with one another. 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

22 hours ago, Tomo said:

I'm convinced he threw that to keep Arteta in a job.

Pep use to do exactly the same with Ole when he didn't (desperately) need the points.

Would you rather Arsenal finish in top 4 or Europa? As opposed to United or Spurs..

Personally not sure what would be the better outcome.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

On 02/04/2022 at 17:01, Vesper said:

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel splits from his former journalist wife Sissi after 13 years of marriage

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10679845/Chelsea-boss-Thomas-Tuchel-splits-former-journalist-wife-Sissi-13-years-marriage.html

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has split from his wife, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

While facing the fallout from the Government's sanctions on Roman Abramovich, the club's Russian oligarch owner, Tuchel has also been dealing with the collapse of his 13-year marriage.

His wife Sissi began divorce proceedings last week, with friends saying that 'all avenues are exhausted' when it comes to hopes of a reconciliation.

'Sissi and Thomas have tried to avoid splitting but in the end there was no other way,' said a source.

'It is very sad and now it is all about making sure their daughters are the top priority. Papers were lodged last week to get the divorce under way.'

Former journalist Mrs Tuchel moved to Britain in August, seven months after Tuchel, 48, joined Chelsea from the French team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

He initially stayed in a hotel before the family set up home in Cobham, Surrey, near Chelsea's training ground.

Tuchel, who is reportedly paid £7million a year, now faces a multi-million-pound divorce deal. His wife gave up her job at the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung to bring up their family, so may be entitled to a slice of his future earnings as well as up to half of his current fortune. Sources say the couple are determined to keep the divorce amicable.

Just ten months ago, Mrs Tuchel was seen running across the pitch at Porto's Estadio do Dragao before leaping into her husband's arms after Chelsea secured a 1-0 Champions League victory over Manchester City.

While manager of PSG, Tuchel and his family lived in the upmarket Hauts-de-Seine district of Paris. Mrs Tuchel, 46, has been credited with helping her husband to excel during a managerial career that has seen him win a clutch of trophies in Germany, France and England.

'Sissi is no fool, she isn't your archetypal footballer's wife, she is a clever woman,' said the source.

Tuchel has been praised for the way in which he has coped with the restrictions placed on Chelsea after Abramovich was sanctioned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

As a new owner is sought, the club cannot sell tickets for games, sign players or give new contracts to existing players. Tuchel, whose team was thrashed at home by Brentford yesterday, did not respond to a request for comment.

Wasn't aware of this. Has to be especially tough to go through this.  Even without a club crisis in the background.

[Tomo 21,751]

10 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

Would you rather Arsenal finish in top 4 or Europa? As opposed to United or Spurs..

Personally not sure what would be the better outcome.

For me, none of them are ambitious/well run enough to take advantage of it and kick on anyway so meh.

If pushed I'll say Arsenal because of how secure it will make Arteta.

[ZAPHOD2319 4,798]

16 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

Would you rather Arsenal finish in top 4 or Europa? As opposed to United or Spurs..

Personally not sure what would be the better outcome.

I would rather Spurs because Levy will not increase the transfer budget for making top 4, but both United and and Arsenal will. 

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

7 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

I would rather Spurs because Levy will not increase the transfer budget for making top 4, but both United and and Arsenal will. 

He will have to do so with Conte though, plus as an elite level manager he also has pulling power for players.

He has effectively walked away from top top clubs because of this, he isn’t going to bluff with Spurs either, if Levy doesn’t put up a bit more he will go. And if Levy is willing to do that then he will feel a bit of backlash to say the least, from their fans.

I agree with @Tomo, Arsenal top 4 is better than Spurs. Because they really aren’t going anywhere anytime fast, they’re good for 3/4 weeks, then shite for another 3/4. 

[Strike 7,474]

Know there were no indications he's leaving but this quote is still welcome

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519307151856001026?s=20&t=qqOt9-5utdxKd1hoBiNhOw

 

 

Edited April 29, 2022 by Strike

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[Superblue 6,372]

 

[Clockwork 1,794]

Being 20 points out of first place is not good enough, next season will tell us a lot about him.

[Strike 7,474]

8 hours ago, Superblue_1986 said:

 

Well deserved. He's the glue holding the club together in the last two months