Chelsea attackers ‘afraid to take risks due to fear of brutal Tuchel criticism’

THOMAS TUCHEL is “brutal” together with his Chelsea squad in coaching and may very well be harming his attackers’ performances, based on stories.

Chelsea hit a interval of unhealthy type not too long ago with Covid and accidents taking their toll on the squad.

However a supply near the squad additionally recognized one other downside throughout the squad – Tuchel’s criticism of his gamers.

The supply instructed The Athletic concerning the German’s intense manner – berating gamers for making poor choices and lacking possibilities in coaching.

It’s claimed Chelsea’s attackers are struggling consequently, usually second-guessing their decision-making as an alternative of performing on intuition.

Tuchel’s criticism has additionally reportedly given the impression that his crew choice relies on emotion fairly than type or health.

A contact near the membership mentioned: It’s not simply due to tiredness.

“One thing shouldn’t be proper. That is typical Chelsea. New managers do nicely then, after 12-18 months, folks begin getting annoyed with what’s happening.

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“Some gamers are beginning to see by way of just a few issues. You possibly can’t have one rule for some and totally different guidelines for others. Some have a look at gamers who’re beginning, not taking part in nicely and nonetheless retaining their place.

“Persons are going to get extra irritated about it, particularly now the Premier League isn’t in touching distance.

“The respect for the whole lot he has accomplished remains to be there, however the bond isn’t as shut because it was.”

Tuchel has chopped and adjusted his entrance three all season lengthy and is seemingly nonetheless but to determine his most well-liked line-up.

Hakim Ziyech, for instance, was moved to wing-back in opposition to Tottenham however nonetheless proved to be a key attacking menace, scoring a superb purpose to provide The Blues the lead.

However Mason Mount, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic have all been out and in of the crew which is probably creating an environment of uncertainty.

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