Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel couldn't hide his frustration with Cesar Azpilicueta following the defender's error which led to Everton's winning goal on Sunday (May 1).
The Blues' captain was on the ball within the first minute of the second half under seemingly no pressure. However, he inexplicably gave the ball away to Richarlison, who fired past Edouard Mendy to secure the Toffees a 1-0 win in the Premier League.
Despite having 79% possession in the clash and forcing Jordan Pickford into making some incredible saves, Chelsea couldn't find an equalizer. They are now just three points ahead of fourth-placed London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League table.
Tuchel was left seething by his side's defeat and claimed in his post-match press conference that his team needed to cut out basic errors in big games.
The German boss was asked about Azpilicueta's gaffe and if there was anything he could do to prevent it from happening in the future. As per Football.London, he replied:
"No, what can I do? The ball is free, then give a goal away. It is the worst thing that can happen to you in this atmosphere and situation. It happens too often, we struggle to play without big mistakes. That's why we struggle to have results."
Tuchel angered by Chelsea defeat at Everton
Chelsea took 17 shots at Pickford in the clash, but failed to find the back of the net. Their toothless display followed their disappointing performance at Manchester United on Thursday evening (28 April). The Blues failed to take advantage of several glorious opportunities at Old Trafford as the match ended 1-1.
Forwards Kai Havertz and Timo Werner were largely anonymous in the Goodison Park defeat. Meanwhile, Tuchel left record-signing Romelu Lukaku on the bench throughout the encounter.
However, the 48-year-old manager is more concerned with his side's defensive frailties, and stated in his press conference:
"If there is something I can do, I will try it, but if I knew about it, I would have done it before. I think, for me, the key is to have a clean sheet. Manchester United was a different game, more open, fluid, and more spaces, and we finally scored late and conceded straight away."
He added:
Elman_jr
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Protect him? Lol dude's got the most G/A involvement in the team. DON'T forgets man's been playing out of position, yet he's still been our most creative player for the past 2 years now. Don't also forget that he doesn't have any mentor or more experienced player in the team to learn from, the dude technically is learning on his own. That's the reason we needed some experienced or class midfielder after Cesc left, but we got bum Jorginho who you are protecting instead and you are telling me I don't have manners for calling you pointless lol
Creative? Then we’d have won the everton and united matches. The only thing he does is statpad against bottom 11 most of his assists are set pieces(corners) only 3 open play assists that’s not very creative. On his day he can be the best player on the pitch but it’s just disappointing rn. I’m not the type to attack our own players but When a certain individual disappoints all the time he deserves to be scapegoated.
Solthyo
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Get over yourself if u can’t respect other’s opinion be a decent human being it’s the least u can do. Manners cost nothing! One useless player was mount but you’ll protect him with all ur heart coz he’s Chelsea’s leading goal contributor and almost all of them are from set pieces. he was sh*t all game utter sh*t. 0 creativity in the box just a headless chicken running around
Protect him? Lol dude's got the most G/A involvement in the team. DON'T forgets man's been playing out of position, yet he's still been our most creative player for the past 2 years now. Don't also forget that he doesn't have any mentor or more experienced player in the team to learn from, the dude technically is learning on his own. That's the reason we needed some experienced or class midfielder after Cesc left, but we got bum Jorginho who you are protecting instead and you are telling me I don't have manners for calling you pointless lol
d4nzd4n50n
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chill ppl.. no need panic button. Chelsea will be in top3.. focus remains on fa cup final n top3
Elman_jr
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Well, with this we can only say your are a pointless human being
Get over yourself if u can’t respect other’s opinion be a decent human being it’s the least u can do. Manners cost nothing! One useless player was mount but you’ll protect him with all ur heart coz he’s Chelsea’s leading goal contributor and almost all of them are from set pieces. he was sh*t all game utter sh*t. 0 creativity in the box just a headless chicken running around
Solthyo
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Jorginho was good man it’s just that frank had a plan to pocket mount to not have an impact and havertz as well
Well, with this we can only say your are a pointless human being
Solthyo
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"No, what can I do? The ball is free, then give a goal away. It is the worst thing that can happen to you in this atmosphere and situation." - It's very simple Mr Tuchel. Bench Azpilicueta and pick Trevoh Chalobah for goodness sake. Quit being stubborn with the team selection
Honestly speaking, Azpi isn't class no more, he isn't a game changer, Both the coaches and naive Chelsea fans have to open their eyes to this ffs
Minabcilos
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Azpilicuata , jorginho loftus cheek , should be bench for now chalobar is a good player Ziyech is also der
Minabcilos
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Tuchel should change the tactics because he cannot use one tactics in England
Vazcdei
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Azpilicuata should be investigated for given away that ball to Richardson, maybe he wants to help lampard from been relegated
Andy_Mac
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"No, what can I do? The ball is free, then give a goal away. It is the worst thing that can happen to you in this atmosphere and situation." - It's very simple Mr Tuchel. Bench Azpilicueta and pick Trevoh Chalobah for goodness sake. Quit being stubborn with the team selection
Ziaimopt
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the problem is not azp,tuchel has losen creativity and must be sacked chelsea was a team to win every trophy.we started losing the domestic league cup by the draw with man united and we will miss top 4 easy.look at yesterday lineup......kovacic on bench ngolo also you start with slow midfied .poor tuchel tactics
hoecdekprs
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What pains me is We gave Everton 3 pts and still are going to be relegated!!
JimmySherab
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bring out chalabha to replace Azpi
seadlpruy
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I wonder why xavi wants him
Lanbdiktu
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Cesar Azpilicueta are best friend of Lampard. Everton can't score open play goal. This is the only way they can score . A Chelsea player who work under his former manager a life line.
Elman_jr
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Tuchel needs to make some big decisions, it's time for jorginho to be bench, offers nothing to the midfield, Havertz is out of form, yet ziyech is on a bench, werner lost it abit, give pulisic a chance, time for mendy to hold bench, kepa needs a run out, azpilicueta, bench, chalobah should have been in there. That's why I'll say, Tuchel can not touch Pep or Mr Klopp, those guys are no nonsense coaches. The way their respective teams are performing is showing it all.
Jorginho was good man it’s just that frank had a plan to pocket mount to not have an impact and havertz as well
Candilos
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Tuchel needs to make some big decisions, it's time for jorginho to be bench, offers nothing to the midfield, Havertz is out of form, yet ziyech is on a bench, werner lost it abit, give pulisic a chance, time for mendy to hold bench, kepa needs a run out, azpilicueta, bench, chalobah should have been in there. That's why I'll say, Tuchel can not touch Pep or Mr Klopp, those guys are no nonsense coaches. The way their respective teams are performing is showing it all.
Bruh, you really made a good point, very legit. But the aspect of TT not touching guardiola and Klopp that I won't agree. Even those two guys suffered when they first came into the league with the players at their disposal. It took them time to shape th team and build their own armies that would nestle outrightly well into their philosophies... Let give this guy chance, I believe he can delivers..
Candilos
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both coach & player you day Mad Nonsense team
I understand your frustration, we all are, however, if I were you, I would exonerate TT and descends heavily on the players, those guys keeps letting the coach down.. Its never his fault.. Anyways, their time is numbered...
Fecciknty
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both coach & player you day Mad Nonsense team
JusAKoolGuy
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Tuchel needs to make some big decisions, it's time for jorginho to be bench, offers nothing to the midfield, Havertz is out of form, yet ziyech is on a bench, werner lost it abit, give pulisic a chance, time for mendy to hold bench, kepa needs a run out, azpilicueta, bench, chalobah should have been in there. That's why I'll say, Tuchel can not touch Pep or Mr Klopp, those guys are no nonsense coaches. The way their respective teams are performing is showing it all.
JusAKoolGuy
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throw him away, the mistakes are too much, take a look at city and liverpool players and see how serious people can be when playing
Exactly my point, Pep * Klopp won't stand for those repeatedly mistakes.
MwenePuta
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Stop blaming one player! What did the so-called forwards do to offset the situation?
Fiyabckz
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throw him away, the mistakes are too much, take a look at city and liverpool players and see how serious people can be when playing