The nightmare result at Stamford Bridge leaves Chelsea’s hopes of retaining their European crown in tatters. The Blues lifted the Champions League trophy last May just months after Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard at the helm in a shock triumph.
But a repeat now looks unlikely after the Londoners were thrashed for the second time in a week. A second half collapse at the weekend saw Chelsea stunned by their neighbours, Brentford, in a 4-1 rubbing in SW6. And with Tottenham now looking rejuvenated under former Blues coach Antonio Conte, Chelsea’s iron-clad grip on third place no longer seems quite so secure.
Steve McManaman said after the game that Tuchel had to reign in his anger ahead of Saturday’s trip to Southampton, or it could have a detrimental impact on the remainder of their season. He told BT Sport: “I fully expect him to be honest. But he has to be careful as well, because he doesn’t want a moment like that to curtail the end of the season. There’s still plenty to fight for, but if they do lose to Southampton, they’ve got Tottenham breathing down their necks now and they’ve got to be careful it doesn’t fall away. Get back on, work hard and carry on with a win at the weekend if possible and move forward.”
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