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Tuchel reveals reason he benched Havertz for Lukaku against Arsenal

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3 years ago

April 21, 2022

Tuchel reveals reason he benched Havertz for Lukaku

Thomas Tuchel has explained why he chose Romelu Lukaku over Havertz for Chelsea’s Premier League match against Arsenal on Wednesday night.

Tuchel started Lukaku in a front three with Timo Werner and Mason Mount, with Havertz on the bench against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Tuchel reveals reason he benched Havertz for Lukaku

Lukaku, who hasn’t scored in the Premier League since late December, is possibly Tuchel’s most surprising pick in his starting lineup against Mikel Arteta’s team.

Tuchel explained his choice to sit Havertz to Sky Sports, saying, “You asked so much about him, that I eventually put him in.”

“We want to play with two strikers, and Kai has heavily overloaded himself in the last few matches.

“He’s tired, so it was the moment to go with Romelu. If you have a good experience or a good memory against an opponent, it can help. It wasn’t the main reason.

“The main reason is that he deserves to play first of all and we want to play with two strikers. Kai has lots of minutes in his legs, and he [Lukaku] had a good game against Arsenal in the first game.”

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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1 year ago

June 3, 2024

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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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1 year ago

June 2, 2024

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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.”