Rio Ferdinand left "very surprised" by Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea team selection decision

Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva has proved age is just a number this season, hitting the ground running since his Stamford Bridge switch. The Blues defender, 36, has shored up the defender under both Frank Lampard and more recently, Thomas Tuchel.And Silva has a nifty, yet expensive, gadget in his home that helps him to keep in shape as he nears the final years of his career."There are a few but, for example, before this interview I also did a daily two-hour session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to speed up my recovery," he told FourFourTwo."I have a special chamber set up at home, where I breathe pure oxygen at high pressure – that helps to increase levels in the blood.

Chelsea could land Dayot Upamecano this summer as Thomas Tuchel identifies the French defender as his top transfer target. German outlet BILD report the RB Leipzig star is attracting interest from the Blues, with his £37m release clause unlikely to put them off in the coming months.

Thomas Tuchel has taken charge of four games since replacing Frank Lampard as Chelsea manager - but we’re still not really any closer to learning his preferred starting XI.

Timo Werner has revealed how Thomas Tuchel has already changed the mindset of the Chelsea players after they had developed a growing fear under ex-boss Frank Lampard they would not qualify for the Champions League.

Timo Werner has discussed a positional change under Thomas Tuchel which he believes will get the best out of him.

Alan Shearer took a swipe at Chelsea striker Timo Werner while making a transfer demand to the Blues about their title credentials.

Timo Werner has explained a change in his positional role under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea after he created both goals in their win over Sheffield United.Although the German striker has now gone 14 games without scoring in the Premier League, he was vital in their most recent victory having assisted Mason Mount before winning a penalty.After Jorginho had sealed the three points for the Blues, Werner opened up on his change in position following the dismissal of Frank Lampard in January.He said in his interview with Sky Sports: ”Overall a good win for us, difficult against a high defending Sheffield United and proud that we continue our last wins.

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Chelsea climbed up to fifth in the Premier League table on Sunday evening as they won for the third consecutive fixture under Thomas Tuchel by battling past Sheffield United.The Blues took the lead through Mason Mount but the scores were levelled when Antonio Rudiger slotted past his own goalkeeper Edouard Mendy early in the second-half.Jorginho then put the away side back in front after Timo Werner was brought down by Aaron Ramsdale, leaving Chelsea just one point behind fourth-placed Liverpool.Daily Star Sport have now taken a look at three things Tuchel got right as they took all three points from Chris Wilders’ Blades ahead of their FA Cup tie against Barnsley.Tuchel has stuck by the misfiring Werner since replacing Lampard at Stamford

Chelsea will look to make it three Premier League wins in a row with victory at Sheffield United.Thomas Tuchel has recorded a draw and two victory in his first two games since taking over at Stamford Bridge.While the latest one helped pegged Tottenham back in the chase for European football, he did lose defender Thiago Silva to injury. A win could lift the Blues into the Premier League’s top five, one points away from fourth-placed Liverpool in the chase for Champions League football.

Chelsea fans think Thomas Tuchel has a hidden gem at his disposal after watching the club's U23 fixture against Arsenal on Friday.The Blues development team picked up a 2-2 draw against their north London rivals in an eventful Premier League 2 fixture.Thierno Ballo and Marcel Lewis scored for the hosts, while Reiss Nelson and Charlie Patino found the net for the Gunners.The result moved Chelsea U23s up to fourth in the table with Arsenal just a few points behind in seventh spot.But it was the performance of highly-rated youngster Tino Livramento which got supporters talking on Twitter.One enthusiastic user commented how Livramento was "too good for the U23s."While another said "Liveramento deserves a chance in the first team."18-year-old

Chelsea fans are waxing lyrical about Thiago Silva after new footage emerged of the defender’s “world class” interception during Thursday’s 1-0 victory away at Tottenham.Thomas Tuchel’s impressive start as Blues head coach continued in the week, with Jorginho’s first-half penalty handing him a second win out of three in the Premier League.It was another solid performance from Tuchel’s men, who appear to have turned a corner since he replaced Frank Lampard in the hot-seat just under a fortnight ago.However, Chelsea were dealt one blow in the win at Spurs, as 10 minutes before half-time Silva was forced off with a suspected thigh injury.The veteran centre-back was producing an inspired defensive display before limping off in north London -

Chelsea look set to rival Manchester United for the signature of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to reports.Sancho has been a long-term target for both clubs, although United were the only team to show firm interest last summer.The Red Devils wanted to bring the 20-year-old to Old Trafford but were put off by Dortmund's colossal €120mil valuation.Rivals Chelsea didn't enter the race for Sancho and chose to spend their money on the likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz instead. But now the Blues could be back in for the England winger with Dortmund set to significantly reduce their asking price.

Mason Mount has already won another manager over into his ever-growing fan club.

Chelsea's win over Tottenham on Thursday could give Thomas Tuchel more problems than solutions.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Thomas Tuchel is not stupid.

Chelsea.England midfielder Mount was regularly seen as a favourite of Lampard, and has missed just one game all season in the Premier League this term.However, the 22-year-old has continued to attract praise under new boss Thomas Tuchel, and impressed in the 1-0 win over Tottenham on Thursday night.In Tuchel’s new system, Mount has played in a more attacking position, and Jermaine Jenas is backing him to thrive in a ‘Marco Reus’ role.“It’s going to be interesting to see how Thomas Tuchel sees him,” Jenas told BT Sport. “We talked about it before the game, that adaptability.“He’s already alluded to the fact he’s having to play a bit higher up the pitch.

Chelsea, helping them to a second consecutive Premier League victory. The Blues ran out 1-0 winners over Tottenham thanks to Jorginho’s penalty, handing Jose Mourinho the first back-to-back league defeats of his managerial career.

Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell reckons Thomas Tuchel has already convinced his new players to buy-in to his philosophy after replacing Frank Lampard.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Thomas Tuchel has been called Maurizio Sarri Mark Two for the way his Chelsea side have passed teams to death.He’s been called Antonio Conte Mark Two for going to three at the back and playing Callum Hudson-Odoi as a Victor Moses-style wing-back.But there is one stat that shows that Chelsea’s new German boss has a bit of Jose Mourinho about him too.The pair face off against each other on Thursday night when the Blues go to Tottenham looking to climb back into the race for the top four.And if they stop Spurs scoring, Tuchel can become the first Chelsea boss to record clean sheets in each of his first three league games since...