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Tuchel reveals reason Alonso was substituted against Wolves

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2 years ago

May 10, 2022

Muktar Balogun

Tuchel reveals reason Alonso was substituted against Wolves

Thomas Tuchel has explained why Marcos Alonso was substituted at half-time during Chelsea’s 2-2 Premier League tie with Wolves a few days ago.

Chelsea were defeated by Wolves at Stamford Bridge, and Tuchel substituted Alonso for Saul Niguez.

Tuchel reveals reason Alonso was substituted against Wolves

Chelsea drew with Wolves last weekend courtesy to a brace from Romelu Lukaku.

Tuchel, on the other hand, said that he substituted Alonso because Cesar Azpilicueta had a yellow card and was too offensive, as well as taking too many risks.

He claimed that Alonso was not hurt and that he needed Azpilicueta’s runs in the second half.

When asked about his substitutions at halftime, Tuchel informed the club’s official website: “Marcos was not hurt, it was just a decision we made.”

Azpi [Cesar Azpilicueta] had a yellow card and he was very active in the first half but he was too offensive. He took too many risks there and sometimes we only had Ruben [Loftus-Cheek] as the spare player in the two v two and that is why we changed. Azpi had a yellow card and we wanted the runs from him in the second half.”

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

Mayowa

Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

Mayowa

After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”