Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel slams proposed new Champions League format

Chelsea are making plans for the summer transfer window, with the Blues eager to continue spending big to improve Thomas Tuchel's squad.

It sounds as though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is slowly coming to terms with the fact that summer recruit Edinson Cavani is unlikely to stay at Old Trafford beyond this season.

Chelsea have turned their season around after Thomas Tuchel arrived to replace Frank Lampard as manager in January.

Chelsea have set their sights on two of the best strikers in world football as they prepare to wave goodbye to Olivier Giroud and listen to offers for Tammy Abraham.Thomas Tuchel has stuck by Timo Werner since replacing Frank Lampard back in January, with Giroud struggling for minutes and Abraham on occasion being left out entirely.World Cup winning France striker Giroud is out of contract and looking for a new challenge as he approaches his 35th birthday.Abraham on the other hand looks likely to stay in the Premier League, but his price tag will rule out those who aren’t willing to part with big money during a pandemic.The Telegraph report that while Chelsea are willing to listen to offers in the region of £40m for the England striker,

Arsene Wenger did not have high hopes for Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea after their draw against Southampton back in February - and his prediction came as a shock to Richard Keys.The legendary former Arsenal boss gave his thoughts on the Blues following their 1-1 draw at St Mary’s, tipping them to miss out on Champions League qualification.Along with that prediction, the Frenchman said that his former rivals were not showing potential in several key areas despite the impact of Tuchel.At the time of the fixture, Chelsea had won five of their seven matches under the former PSG boss, conceding only two goals and sitting fourth in the table.“I would say it’s a fair result with one team happier than the other one, Southampton certainly the happier

Chelsea fans on social media offered to buy manager Thomas Tuchel a beer after he appeared to blank former Blues shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois after the Blues' 1-1 draw with Real Madrid. The Belgian keeper was in fine form once again on Tuesday evening, producing a fine save early on in the match to deny Timo Werner what appeared to be a certain goal.Christian Pulisic found a way past Courtois in the 14th minute of the match but Zinedine Zidane's side fought back 15 minutes later courtesy of Karim Benzema's acrobatic effort.On a night which saw Eden Hazard also come up against his former side, Courtois did not receive the warm reception he may have wished for at the full-time whistle.

Chelsea's draw with Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final.Werner was "angry" after missing chances to give Thomas Tuchel's side the advantage in the first leg at the Stadio Alfredo di Stefano.And he wasn't the only one, with Isabele launching an extraordinary attack on her husband's team-mate while she watched the match at home."This is karma, guys," she said in a video posted to her Instagram account during the first half."Every team I go to there is a striker who keeps missing goals… this Werner, what is his name?"In a second video, she added: "We need a goal, we need to win this match but my attackers don’t want to score, I don’t know why they don’t score."Christian Pulisic gave Chelsea the lead in Madrid - and while Karim

Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea have been left with a huge dilemma as to how to approach their Champions League semi-final second leg with Real Madrid next week after they drew 1-1 in Spain on Tuesday.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he did not plan to make a triple substitution midway through the second half of Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.But the German insists that his side were starting to lose too many balls to keep things as they were.Chelsea put themselves in a promising position to reach the final of the Champions League thanks to Christian Pulisic’s early strike as the Blues started Brighton in Valdebebas.Karim Benzema pegged them back 15 minutes later though with a superb volley.A midfield battle ensued, and Tuchel, who made a triple substitution on the 66 minute mark with Cesar Azpilicueta, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic all making way, admitted that his side were starting to look jaded after a long

The news surrounding Chelsea at the moment is focused on the club’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid.

Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals but it could create a confusing tactical dilemma, according to Arsene Wenger.Christian Pulisic put the Blues ahead with an incredible effort before Karim Benzema's sensational volley ensured the first leg finished 1-1 in Spain.Thomas Tuchel cannot be faulted for his mastermind set-up as Chelsea dominated large parts of the game with five out of 11 shots on target compared to only Benzema's fine finish.A goalless draw in the second leg would be enough at Stamford Bridge to give Chelsea a place in the final under the away goals rule.And for Wenger, this could present a split view on how they could play in their next meeting with the 13-time Champions League kings."What is interesting in the

Rio Ferdinand believes Tammy Abraham has fallen out of favour under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea because young players aren’t treated with as much “care and understanding” as new signings.Abraham is struggling to work his way back into Tuchel’s side at Stamford Bridge after picking up an ankle injury at the end of February.The England striker, who remains Chelsea's top scorer this term with 12 goals, returned to fitness earlier this month, yet he has only been afforded a three-minute cameo off the bench in last weekend’s 1-0 win away at West Ham.Tuchel also left him out of the squad entirely for their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City on April 17.Abraham’s absence comes as a slight surprise given the miserable form Timo Werner has been

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Tuesday evening.Christian Pulisic gave Chelsea the lead when he rounded Thibaut Courtois and fired the ball into the back of the net after just 14 minutes had been played.Karim Benzema then put his side level in the 29th minute with an excellent finish, after Madrid had worked a short corner.With the tie finely poised going into the second leg, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel will be hoping his side can get the job done at Stamford Bridge.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at two things he got right and one mistake he made in the first leg.Pulisic scored the tie's opening goal with a well-taken finish, as he kept his composure and rounded the

Chelsea will take an away goal back to Stamford Bridge as their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid remains in the balance.

Chelsea goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer, has backed Blues manager Thomas Tuchel to win Manager of the Year should he win both the FA Cup and the Champions League. Tuchel only arrived in London in late January, and transformed Chelsea - who had been underperforming under former coach Frank Lampard.

Marco van Basten has slammed Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel for giving Timo Werner more opportunities to impress than Hakim Ziyech.

Rio Ferdinand has predicted who will win the Champions League as Chelsea and Manchester City gear up for their semi-finals this week.

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos trained with his teammates on Sunday ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg clash with Chelsea on Tuesday.

The usual magic and lure of playing Real Madrid will feel very different for Chelsea in their Champions League semi-final.

Thomas Tuchel has told football fans to forget their anger over the European Super League - and get behind Chelsea.

Chelsea’s men’s team have become synonymous with chopping and changing managers in pursuit of Champions League glory.