Top Chelsea Defender Heaps Praise on ‘Unbelievable’ Thomas Tuchel Amid Transfer Frustrations

Top Chelsea Defender Heaps Praise on ‘Unbelievable’ Thomas Tuchel Amid Transfer Frustrations

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • English full-back Ben Chilwell has showered praise on Chelsea trainer Thomas Tuchel despite the club's inability to complete summer signings
  • Amid the club's challenges in securing their targets, Man City's Raheen Sterling is on the brink of being named as Chelsea's first acquisition this summer
  • Tuchel has named a 29-man squad for the club's preseason preparations in the United States, where the Blues will play Club America, Charlotte FC and Arsenal

Ben Chilwell has expressed his confidence in Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel despite the club's frustrations in the transfer market.

The Chelsea and England defender waxed lyrical on the German tactician, stressing the club might not get any manager similar to Tuchel.

Chelsea has struggled to tie down signings in the ongoing summer transfer window with most of their targets either dragging their feet or preferring a different club over the Blues with Raphinha's case a classical example.

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Ben Chilwell paid glowing tributes to Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel praises amid transfer frustrations. Photos by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC and James Williamson - AMA
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Adding insults to injuries is the inability of the post-Roman Abramovich era led by American business tycoon, Todd Boehly labouring to replace the departed Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

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However, it appears Chelsea might be securing their first signing of the summer with reports of Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling nearing a move to Stamford Bridge.

Calming the nerves of Chelsea fans and reposing trust in the tactical and technical direction of Thomas Tuchel, Chilwell believes the German is the right man for the club.

“As Chelsea players, we have full confidence in the manager and we know we're not going to get a better manager here, I’m not just saying it. 'in all aspects, and I think he has a lot of trust in us as well.” Chilwell said via Football London.

Chilwell is among Chelsea's 29-man squad on preseason tour in the United States.

Tuchel reacts to Chelsea fans who asked him about signing Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has responded to a Blues' fan who asked him about signing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has widely been linked with a sensational summer move to Stamford Bridge, with reports suggesting that new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is keen to land the Man United attacker.

It is believed that Boehly met Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes in Portugal to discuss the striker's future at Old Trafford and the possibility of him joining the Blues.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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