Tuchel confirms Havertz and Pulisic return as Chelsea prepare for Atletico Madrid test

0
2073

Tuchel confirms Havertz and Pulisic return as Chelsea prepare for Atletico Madrid test

Duo Return

Whilst yet to taste defeat, Thomas Tuchel’s side missed the opportunity to cement their place in the top 4 leading to some suggestions his Honeymoon period may be over.

The games continue to come thick and fast for Chelsea as following their draw with Southampton on the weekend, they face a tough test in the Champions League as they head to Bucharest to face La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

Thomas Tuchel provided injury updates in his press conference, with Havertz and Pulisic set to return, offering additional options to an attack that lacked bite of late.

One player who remains unavailable is Thiago Silva, who continues to remain on the sidelines.

He also said during the conference that he felt there was a disadvantage to Atletico playing the game away from their home stadium.

Business as usual for Hudson Odoi

Tuchel confirms Havertz and Pulisic return as Chelsea prepare for Atletico Madrid test

Chelsea’s English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi warms up during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, southern England on February 20, 2021. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by NEIL HALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Tuchel was questioned on Callum Hudson-Odoi whom was subbed off after coming on as a sub in their draw on the South Coast.

Much has been made of the potential impact of the short performance and Tuchel questioning his attitude, may have had on Hudson- Odoi, but Tuchel was keen to point out that as far as he is concerned that matter has passed and that the two had discussed it.

The player will have the chance to prove whether he will has moved on from the situation over the coming weeks.

Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

Chelsea target RB Leipzig’s Konate as Niklas Sule confirmed not to be #1 target


This article was edited by Tom Canton.

Chelsea betting odds, next game:

Chelsea vs Man Utd odds: result, both teams to score, correct score & goalscorers

Chelsea’s latest videos

Mason Mount Earns Chelsea A Point But Blues Can't Make Dominance Pay | Unseen Extra

Mason Mount Earns Chelsea A Point But Blues Can’t Make Dominance Pay | Unseen Extra

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount bagged himself another goal on the South Coast to salvage…

2021-02-21T16:00:27Z

Southampton 1-1 Chelsea | Premier League Highlights

Southampton 1-1 Chelsea | Premier League Highlights

Watch the highlights from Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Southampton. Download Chelsea FC’s official…

2021-02-20T22:00:05Z

Chelsea latest news

Premier League table

# Team MP D P
1 Manchester City FC 25 35 59
2 Manchester United FC 25 21 49
3 Leicester City FC 25 17 49
4 West Ham United FC 25 10 45
5 Chelsea FC 25 16 43
6 Liverpool FC 25 11 40
7 Everton FC 24 4 40
8 Aston Villa FC 23 11 36
9 Tottenham Hotspur FC 24 10 36
10 Arsenal FC 25 5 34
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 25 -6 33
12 Leeds United 24 -3 32
13 Southampton FC 24 -9 30
14 Crystal Palace FC 24 -15 29
15 Burnley FC 25 -12 28
16 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 24 -5 26
17 Newcastle United FC 25 -17 25
18 Fulham FC 25 -11 22
19 West Bromwich Albion 25 -36 14
20 Sheffield United FC 25 -26 11
Player Team Goals
Salah, Mohamed Liverpool FC 17
Fernandes, Bruno Manchester United FC 15
Kane, Harry Tottenham Hotspur FC 13
Son, Heung Min Tottenham Hotspur FC 13
Calvert-Lewin, Dominic Everton FC 13
Vardy, Jamie Leicester City FC 12
Bamford, Patrick Leeds United 12
Gundogan, Ilkay Manchester City FC 11
Wilson, Callum Newcastle United FC 10
Watkins, Ollie Aston Villa FC 10
Rashford, Marcus Manchester United FC 9
Sterling, Raheem Manchester City FC 9
Barnes, Harvey Leicester City FC 9
Zaha, Wilfried Crystal Palace FC 9
Maddison, James Leicester City FC 8
Ings, Danny Southampton FC 8
Lacazette, Alexandre Arsenal FC 8
Aubameyang, Pierre-Emerick Arsenal FC 8
Soucek, Tomas West Ham United FC 8
Mane, Sadio Liverpool FC 7

Source: 101greatgoals.com