Premier League Gameweek 36
May 7, 2022 3.00pm
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HT : 0 0
FT
  • Cesar Azpilicueta 27' yellowcard
  • Romelu Lukaku 56' goal
  • Romelu Lukaku 58' goal
  • yellowcard Romain Saiss 36'
  • yellowcard Pedro Neto 45'+2'
  • yellowcard Joao Moutinho 51'
  • goal Francisco Trincao 79'
  • goal Conor Coady 90'+7'

Thomas Tuchel: 'Chelsea took too many risks during Wolves draw'

Tuchel: 'Chelsea took too many risks versus Wolves'

Head coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he was less than impressed with how many risks Chelsea took when holding a 2-0 advantage over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Thanks to a quickfire double from Romelu Lukaku, the Blues were in total control, but Wolves netted through Francisco Trincao and Conor Coady to earn a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Despite the positives of Lukaku getting back on the scoresheet, Tuchel wanted to focus on the team's performance, feeling that they gifted their opponents a way back into the contest.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference, Tuchel said: "I thought we started both halves well with an offensive 5-3-2. We knew about the risks and we need to be disciplined. We showed discipline over most moments of the first half. In situations we touch too much risk.

"That costed us some dangerous moments at the end of the first half. We were unlucky not to score, unsure if it was a foul in the first half. Reminded the players at half time to stick to the plan.

"We were 2-0 up and against we took too much risk. We invited the counter-attacks and big chances. Once you do this you lose confidence and invite the opponent to smell something is possible when it is unnecessary."

Chelsea require four points from their remaining three matches against Leeds United, Leicester City and Watford to guarantee a top-four position in the Premier League standings.

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Who will win Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Wolves?
Chelsea 80%
Draw 11%
Wolverhampton Wanderers 8%
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