Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea is tired



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Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals after beating Sheffield United 2-0. Coach Thomas Tuchel was very happy but also admitted that his team was tired.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United appears on Sunday (3/21) WIB night at Stamford Bridge, London in the continued FA Cup. The Blues were able to win with a score of 2-0.

Chelsea’s goals came from an own goal by Oliver Norwood in the 24th minute. In the second half, Chelsea added a goal through Hakim Ziyech in the 90 + 2 minute, cementing the Blues’ 2-0 victory. .

Chelsea's Olivier Giroud, center, is challenged by Sheffield United's Phil Jagielka, right, during the English FA Cup quarter-final match between Chelsea and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday 21 March 2021 (AP Photo / Kirsty Wigglesworth)Chelsea beat Sheffield United 2-0 (AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Indeed, Sheffield United can exert pressure. Despite losing possession of the ball 37 percent to 63 percent, the visitors were able to record four shots on goal to three from Chelsea.

This was also confirmed by Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. Sheffield is doing quite well.

“They pressed quite well and sometimes we lost the ball,” Tuchel was quoted as saying. BBC.

“Luckily we were able to win the game and reach the semi-finals, that’s incredible,” he continued.

Thomas Tuchel has been with Chelsea in 14 games in all competitions. The man from Germany was very convincing, leading the Blues to 10 wins and four draws.

With a busy schedule, Tuchel had to rack his brains to rotate players. Although it is undeniable, Chelsea also ended up exhausted.

“In the second half we were obviously tired. That’s because this team has played 14 games and I’m sorry too,” Tuchel said.

“We also lost momentum several times, luckily we were able to keep up. clean sheet”, Concluded the former PSG coach.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea celebrates with Reece James after scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final match between Chelsea FC and Sheffield Untied at Stamford Bridge on the 21 March 2021 in London, England.  Sports stadiums across the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, as government social distancing laws prohibit fans within venues, causing games to be played behind closed doors.  (Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images)Chelsea Manager, Thomas Tuchel (Getty Images / Clive Rose)

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