Thomas Tuchel said Chelsea showed a “lack of concentration” as the German manager believes he lost control of the game in the second part of the FA Cup win over Sheffield United on Sunday.
The Blues were able to win 2–0 on Sunday, with Oliver Norwood’s first-half goal and Hakim Zichek’s 92nd-minute finish proving enough to seal a spot in the semifinal round.
Tuchel, however, was not pleased with the performance of the Blues, as she was disappointed in the second half.
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“It was a good first half, but in the second half we lost control,” he told BBC Sport. “We were clearly tired after 14 consecutive games, I could feel tired of us with lack of concentration.
“There were many fewer faults in the second half with a stronger opponent. We were lucky in the second half to be able to keep a clean sheet. I think this is the first time in 14 matches where we were lucky. It can happen and. Cup, it is important to pass and that was the goal.
He said: “Of course, we let them come back because we had complete control in the first half. In the second half, we had a big chance with Christian. [Pulisic] To end the game early. After that, we made a lot of easy mistakes, lost couplets and lost concentration and speed.
“Honestly, I could feel in training in the last days that we were a little tired of the lack of concentration and things were not easy either. It is normal that this can happen in a sport where it is difficult to maintain the level . I was happy to help off the bench with the people who came in. In the end, we have a win and we’ll take it. “
Tuchel Mourinho matches the record
The German may have been impressed by his side’s overall efforts, but he can no longer doubt his defensive credibility, taking him to troth for seven games without conceding a goal to today’s result.
The Clean Sheets’ run equaled their best run since December 2005, when Jose Mourinho topped Stamford Bridge – and marked the only streak overall, when he scored nine wins without a win between November and December 1905. Watched the games.
What’s next for Chelsea?
The Blues will now enter the international break on a high, sealing their semi-final place in the FA Cup.
They await the semi-finals with Manchester City, Southampton and either Leicester or Manchester United, whose matches are scheduled to be played on 17 April.
Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League and will face West Brom on their return from the international break.
But it is not all for Tuchel’s team, however, with Porto also clashing in the Champions League quarter-finals, with the first leg set on 7 April in Portugal.
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