Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has explained why he is usually very emotional during matches. During matches between his side and other teams, the German would always be seen either barking out tactical instructions or dramatically lamenting missed opportunities.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss revealed that he has actually changed and become more relaxed than what he used to be before.
“Ten years ago it was double or triple [what it is now]. I was totally sucked into the match, I was sweating all over, I was attacking the fourth officials all the time, I was attacking the referee, everybody on the bench. Nobody was safe!
“I have calmed down a lot. It was necessary because it’s not always best to express all your feelings on the sideline and give an instant view into what you are feeling
“Sometimes it’s easier to stay calm, sometimes you get attached more,” added Tuchel.
“In the end that is me in game mode. I want to push the players to their maximum and see them perform how they do in training. Sometimes you will see me on the sidelines sitting and reflecting and talking to my assistant coaches.
“I’m a pretty emotional guy and when the game is on I feel like a part of it. I am still developing. It’s not about me and how I feel. It’s about what helps the players. This is what I demand from myself, that I do the best for my players.”
Tuchel, in an interview gave reasons for his side’s Premier League 0-0 draw against Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.
Tuchel said the pitch was super hard to play on as both Chelsea and Leeds share a point each at Elland Road.
The German introduced Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the second half to go and get a result, but neither could provide the breakthrough as both teams hit the crossbar in the first half. Edouard Mendy produced a fine save to deny Jack Harrison from close range in the second half.
Speaking after the game, Tuchel told BT Sport, “The pitch was super hard to play on. We had a couple of chances to go ahead, and in the end, of course, they trouble you and put pressure on you.
“There were enough chances, but I don’t want to be too harsh. It sometimes happens that it’s hard to score, and you miss big chances.”
Tuchel, commented Kai Havertz’s role against Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday.He said that Havertz arrives very naturally in the box, adding that the Germany international has a comfortable finishing.
Havertz played the number 9 role for Chelsea against Marcelo Bielsa’s side as both teams played 0-0 draw at Elland Road.
Speaking on Havertz’s role after the game, Tuchel told reporters at his post-match press conference, “He was pretty much the same role he had against Everton, I feel him very comfortable there.
“He likes to drop into half-spaces from the high position. He arrives very naturally in the box, comfortable in finishing, he can clearly play as a number nine or a half striker or a winger.”
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