Chelsea toothless in attack in FA Cup final defeat because of Tuchel s decision says Nevin
May 15, 2021
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to play Reece James in a deeper role than Cesar Azpilicueta in the 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Leicester City.
Tuchel made several eyebrow-raising decisions in his line-up, but the decision to switch James and Azpilicueta’s usual roles is certainly the most suprising one.
Azpilicueta has played the right wing-back role on several occasions, but this is the first time James played in the back three.
Nevin was clearly unimpressed and believes the decision hindered Chelsea’s attacking potential on the right side of the pitch.
It’s actually quite hard to imagine Pat Nevin, the elfin 1980s winger still beloved by Chelsea fans, flooring someone as easily with a haymaker as with his trenchant, eloquent opinions. Yet it
Champions League: Chelsea to face Man City in final
6 May 20216 May 2021
Last updated at 07:22
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For the second time in three years we re going to see an all-Premier League final in the Champions League.
It s after Chelsea beat the record 13-time European champions Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, winning 3-1 on aggregate over the two semi-finals.
Timo Werner and Mason Mount scored Chelsea s goals.
Chelsea, who won the Champions League in 2012, will now face Manchester City, who are in their first ever Champions League final.
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The Champions League final will take place in Istanbul in Turkey on 29 May.
Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea boss says Real Madrid win really huge
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5 May 20215 May 2021.From the section Chelsea
Chelsea have beaten three teams from La Liga to reach their third Champions League final - Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Manchester City are the benchmark , after his side secured a famous win over Real Madrid to set up an all-English Champions League final.
The Blues beat the record 13-time European champions 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to win 3-1 on aggregate.
Chelsea will face Pep Guardiola s side in Istanbul on 29 May. This is really huge so I m absolutely delighted with this spirit and big credit to this team, said Tuchel.
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