Thomas Tuchel Reacts Brilliantly After Raheem Sterling Outsmarts Him in Table Tennis

Thomas Tuchel Reacts Brilliantly After Raheem Sterling Outsmarts Him in Table Tennis

Martin Moses
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Chelsea's new signing, Raheem Sterling, left Thomas Tuchel reeling with disappointment after he beat him in a table tennis match
  • Tuchel could not believe that he had been outsmarted by his first summer signing, who arrived from Manchester City
  • Sterling made his debut for Chelsea in their game against Charlotte, which they lost on post-match penalties

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel was involved in a wholesome team-building exercise with his new recruit Raheem Sterling. Chelsea are currently in the United States for their preseason tour, where they have already played two games.

In a video spotted online by Sports Brief, the two were seen engaging in a game of table tennis. Sterling rips his new head coach apart much to win a round as Tuchel exits the game in disbelief.

In the clip, Tuchel is seen repeatedly bemoaning 'not against Raheem.'

It is unclear whether they played that game before the under-par Chelsea performance against Charlotte FC or afterwards. Chelsea were below their usual strength as the Major League Soccer side beat them on post-match penalties.

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In his post-match conference, Tuchel launched a scathing attack on every Chelsea player save for Sterling, who was praised after making his debut.

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Raheem Sterling looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. Photo by Jacob Kupferman.
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Snapped up from Manchester City in one of the most surprising transfers of the window, the England international is expected to play a key part in Tuchel's side.

Social media users were left amused by Sterling schooling Tuchel in the table tennis game.

@OchizzyKen said,

If Raheem can do the same on the on the pitch. Chelsea fans will be happy!

Raheem Sterling opens up on why he chose to move to Chelsea

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Raheem Sterling had opened up on the moment he realised that it was time for him to make a switch to Stamford Bridge.

The former Man City winger moved to west London in a deal worth £47.5 million to become Chelsea's first signing of the summer.

Sterling's move to Chelsea came at a time when the club needed more firepower up front after the departure of Romelu Lukaku, who moved to Inter Milan on loan.

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