Thomas Tuchel claims Chelsea lacked 'courage' and 'rhythm' during their 1-0 win over Barnsley in the FA Cup fifth-round.
Chelsea have progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition after Abraham tapped home the decisive goal from inside the six-yard box following a low ball across the box from Reece James.
However, the Blues manager was left feeling 'frustrated' by their performance and claims he 'expected more' from his players against Barnsley - who are currently 13th in the Championship.
Speaking after the game, Tuchel told the BBC: 'We changed to a back four [at half-time] and took Marcos [Alonso] out for this tactical change. Andreas [Christensen] had to go out because he had a headache.
'The changes made it a little easier to get into the opponents half and overcome the first press.
'We did it well at the start of the second half and played constantly in the opponents half.
'We scored the goal and I had the feeling that they increased the risk but we stepped down in the little decisions. Not enough courage and it was too deep for a long, long time.
'We clearly can play better, so yes I expected more but not in terms that I am frustrated.
'If you lack a rhythm and a bit of self-confidence and you have to show on this pitch, against an opponent that takes all the risk and plays the game of his life, that is not easy. We can do better but I don't want to be too hard on the players.'
Chelsea will take on Premier League strugglers Sheffield United in the quarter final of the competition.
The two sides will go head-to-head at Chelsea's home ground, Stamford Bridge, on the weekend of March 20.
Tuchel believes it will be a 'tough' encounter, but says he is happy to be playing the fixture on their home turf.
'It's going to be a tough one. They are a very physical team that presses high,' he said. 'They are organised but I am happy to have a home game. This is what we wanted.'
yeaiklmsz
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Correction! A slow moving line referee failed to call an offside on the pitch
bro it wasnt offside both James and Tammy were in front of the defenders
danmusa015
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Thomas Tuchel on Kai Havertz: "Some players need more time to adapt, sometimes it is a process. All we can do is push him, support him and give him what he needs. He had a good start with us, good matches and I have a feeling that he is a guy who is clear, self-aware, humble & very talented. There are no doubts he will show this. Hopefully he can come back in the next days because I am confident he can have a big impact."
CelestineEzekwueche
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Chelsea match yesterday was the worst match ever in fact I wonder if all team and staff were on drug
rokadlpu
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We shd be dishonest to think that FL wld have also registered these wins that have brought the team from drowning to the surface of the water.
rokadlpu
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TT is doing well with substitutions which are now more precise and timely.
waaimty
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You're so quick to judge.. what tuchel talked about is just part of the analysis that couches do when their teams are playing. you can't lie in analysis, you'll look very stupid. so relax.. he knows what he is doing.
Bless you
yeebceiopu
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Correction! A slow moving line referee failed to call an offside on the pitch
supabelnuy
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Thomas please find a good 433 attacking formation, u have all the players, Hakim, Timo ,Kai, etc..and many more
yimouy
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last year Chelsea drew Liverpool, Leicester, and United before they got to the final so it's time for a bit of a lucky draw
Mate some people got short memories c f c 4 Life .
philipajay
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Criticize me but only few, very few games are remaining for other fans to start kicking Thomas Tuchel out. Since he came i always see a little bit of lucky otherwise Chelsea of Lampard is still the same with Chelsea of Tuchel despite the games won
get lost you.... penalty united fan
boss3
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Tis my sister's birthday...say a prayer
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Wow she beautiful but this is all football not Facebook or instagram
KehindeSeun
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you are legend on this bro because I see same thing too to me LAMPARD is a good coach with clear visions of this game but this players are lazy and low in courage they don't show the work of the manager
Paycenorsz
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Mr Tuchel must bear in mind that he is at Chelsea to succeed. He is not going to the field to play himself but the players. He must man manage them well and not be blaming them publicly. Coaches have fallen due to this and this also gives birth to 'player power' where players scheme to have coaches sacked by losing matches and show of indifference on the pitch. Be careful with you choice of word in public. As for the Press they will always cajole you into making pronouncements but the tongue is yours not theirs. Poor man manager coaches always see themselves as Godfathers and inflexible.
You're so quick to judge.. what tuchel talked about is just part of the analysis that couches do when their teams are playing. you can't lie in analysis, you'll look very stupid. so relax.. he knows what he is doing.
Pakcdilt
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Another luck of the draw... Barnsley and now Sheffield utd.
Why you crying about it 😂😂 it’s a draw, it’s luck. I bet if Spurs could actually beat Everton and get a easier draw you wouldn’t be complaining. 😂
suddinoprt
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Mr Tuchel must bear in mind that he is at Chelsea to succeed. He is not going to the field to play himself but the players. He must man manage them well and not be blaming them publicly. Coaches have fallen due to this and this also gives birth to 'player power' where players scheme to have coaches sacked by losing matches and show of indifference on the pitch. Be careful with you choice of word in public. As for the Press they will always cajole you into making pronouncements but the tongue is yours not theirs. Poor man manager coaches always see themselves as Godfathers and inflexible.
ruwcklpst
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Hahahahaha in th headline. he slam them but in his heart he like 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jahhm
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wow hey will want to link up
She’s beautiful 😍
Jahhm
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I have said it over and over again that am too sure of this team to win any trophy 🏆 I see no difference between Frank’s team and Thomas team
huhcdelns
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Another luck of the draw... Barnsley and now Sheffield utd.
Spurs are in the finals of EFL cup there have a chance a of winning it
zeucdeltz
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are you jealous your plans will fail,if we can beat Sevilla during lampard time then why you think we can't beat AM
Kadikprsz
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Useless coach
Your generation is useless 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻
yocciklopy
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that pitch ahaha
Hisckmotu
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I don't blame the players much because of the bad nature of the pitch.
todacdkmoz
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Another luck of the draw... Barnsley and now Sheffield utd.
You are out and will remain Trophless all your life
todacdkmoz
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Criticize me but only few, very few games are remaining for other fans to start kicking Thomas Tuchel out. Since he came i always see a little bit of lucky otherwise Chelsea of Lampard is still the same with Chelsea of Tuchel despite the games won
Shame on you Manu United. Falling off the peck. What is your business here? go and meet you boiler chicken eyes coach 😃😃😃😃😃
todacdkmoz
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Useless coach
You are the one that is useless. If he was your father will you call him useless? He goat
kozceilprt
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we need that killer instinct. not wait till the last minute to win. it will not be good when will meet a bigger team
Niwbdimp
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This team is not creating too many chances. I think Tuchel should do something about this, it's not just the players.
ChelseaFCaddict
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All Football what kind of reporting is this? where is he slamming his players? This is wrong the media just want to cause controversy they want the fans to blame or commet negatively about Tuchel
MaverickBil
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he criticise his players after a match but because his name is NOT JOSE MOURINHO no one will talk about it.
Don’t twist it, he didn’t... Go and compare all what Mou says about his players and what Tuchel just said.
Yumcdiktuy
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Tis my sister's birthday...say a prayer
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wow hey will want to link up
ziuaimprty
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Atletico will knock this useless team,wait and see
ziuaimprty
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wait for Atletico not those second division teams
Clevis
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Useless coach
anti Chelsea fan in disguise
Fiwklmnryz
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he criticise his players after a match but because his name is NOT JOSE MOURINHO no one will talk about it.
zutaeklmry
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tuchel out
woeikltu
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Criticize me but only few, very few games are remaining for other fans to start kicking Thomas Tuchel out. Since he came i always see a little bit of lucky otherwise Chelsea of Lampard is still the same with Chelsea of Tuchel despite the games won
Then Your Ole has wasted 3yrs at man united. Running the sack race every year
woeikltu
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Useless coach
You are ban for false language @All football take not
tiaadeksuz
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Useless coach
why covering your face with Chelsea logo??? "A wolf in sheep clothing". get out!!!
Pepbkortz
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Criticize me but only few, very few games are remaining for other fans to start kicking Thomas Tuchel out. Since he came i always see a little bit of lucky otherwise Chelsea of Lampard is still the same with Chelsea of Tuchel despite the games won
I didn't expect any Manchester United fans to be reasonable
The_Red_Devil
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Tuchel: not frustrated Headline: Tuchel frustrated. Garbage article.
Pepbkortz
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Useless coach
Your fada is useless
tipaeirsu
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Useless coach
yimouy
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yet another clean sheet...and Ole is still our coach
Not for long wait and see .
yimouy
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Tis my sister's birthday...say a prayer
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Nice ass wow .
yimouy
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Another luck of the draw... Barnsley and now Sheffield utd.
Oh you guys are out eh what a shame another year no silverware we are The Pride Of London after all .😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
yimouy
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You are talking about lampard who doesn’t change tactics, common bro tuchel is far more better look at the game in the first half Chelsea almost conceded a goal or two but immediately they when for halftime he changed and played with the back four and get result, coaching is about quick thinking and knowing what to do at the right time and tuchel just did that.
Well said brother I couldn’t say it better C F C 4 L I F E .
duobdknst
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Criticize me but only few, very few games are remaining for other fans to start kicking Thomas Tuchel out. Since he came i always see a little bit of lucky otherwise Chelsea of Lampard is still the same with Chelsea of Tuchel despite the games won
You are talking about lampard who doesn’t change tactics, common bro tuchel is far more better look at the game in the first half Chelsea almost conceded a goal or two but immediately they when for halftime he changed and played with the back four and get result, coaching is about quick thinking and knowing what to do at the right time and tuchel just did that.
wuzabkn
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effort seen to face ATM
Dibbcenptz
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Tis my sister's birthday...say a prayer
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