2022-01-26 12:31:09
Lukaku isn’t the only one who is showing signs of discontent. A source connected to one of the senior players paints a rather worrying picture. They claim that the mood among many of Chelsea’s attackers isn’t good to say the least due to the way Tuchel uses & treats them.
One source points to this inconsistency, both in terms of selection and in attacking roles, as the primary reason why none of Chelsea’s forwards have been able to build significant rhythm or chemistry on the pitch.
Another more concerning point of tension has been the way Tuchel talks to his attackers. The source describes his manner as “brutal”, with players regularly subjected to a barrage of criticism for every wrong decision and missed chance in matches and training.
A consequence of this, the source claims, is Chelsea’s attackers second-guessing themselves, not playing on instinct and, worse, being afraid to try things and risk giving the ball away.
The situation has grown serious enough for some of Chelsea’s attackers to start considering leaving in the summer.
Abramovich made no demands for this season in the meeting, they discussed a new contract and possible summer signings, funds for a new striker was promised, Erling Haaland was number 1, but the fee was well over £100m and agent fee’s and wages.
Thomas Tuchel invited the Chelsea squad to a summer barbecue at his new house, a golf day in Surrey, and a couple of very expensive dinners in London.
Tuchel communicates well with Marina and Cech and won’t show any frustration over signings in public.
Simon Johnson - The Athletic @TheChelseaFC
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