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Thomas Tuchel was not happy when Chelsea only drew 1-1 against Southampton. Tuchel only praised N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic.
The Southampton vs Chelsea Premier League match continued at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday (2/20/2021). Chelsea seemed dominant.
However, there were not many clear chances that Chelsea could create in the first half. Southampton, who scored the first goal in the 33rd minute through Takumi Minamino.
Early in the second half, Chelsea received a penalty after Danny Ings’ foul on Mason Mount. Mount, who progressed himself as an executor, was able to fulfill his duties to become a target to be matched.
These results stop Chelsea’s winning streak in the Premier League, which they previously won four times in a row. The Blues are still stuck in fourth place in the Premier League standings with 43 points from 25 games.
Meanwhile, Southampton ended their losing streak. Before facing Chelsea, Southampton lost in six consecutive Premier League games. They are now 13th with 30 points.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admitted that he was not satisfied with the appearance of the Blues. Especially in the back and in the front.
“We made the wrong decision, we had to give in,” Tuchel was quoted as saying. Sky sports.
“We control everything from possession of the ball to creating chances. But if you need a penalty to score a goal, it is clear where the problem lies,” he added.
Thomas Tuchel only praised Chelsea’s midfield for playing well. Specifically, two people, N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic.
N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are incredible, they are strong. We need to take advantage of them to make counterattacks and use speed to score goals ”, explained Tuchel.
 Mateo Kovacic (Getty Images / Pool) |
Chelsea must now focus on the Champions League. They will meet Atlético de Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, which will take place on Wednesday (2/24) at the WIB in the morning.
(aff / then)
