KAI HAVERTZ has revealed he was left baffled by Thomas Tuchel’s sacking “out of nowhere”.
Simply 16 months after main Chelsea to the Champions League, the German boss was dismissed because the possession seemed to stamp their authority.
Kai Havertz scored the profitable purpose within the 2021 Champions League remaining however has struggled for consistencyCredit score: Richard Pelham / The Solar
However the Blues’ awkward begin to the season below Tuchel was about pretty much as good as issues would get in the complete marketing campaign.
Graham Potter’s did not get issues going as Chelsea languished in mid-table earlier than he was dismissed after solely eight months.
Earlier than Frank Lampard took over as caretaker and misplaced his first 5 video games.
Chelsea striker Havertz has given his evaluation of the disastrous marketing campaign and revealed that the early sacking didn’t assist the squad.
He informed Kicker: “Every part that may go flawed went flawed for us this yr.
“The season really began comparatively quietly. We had a change of possession which was a giant change for the membership.
“After which Thomas Tuchel was fired, which after all all the time makes a distinction in a staff like this whenever you’ve been profitable with a coach and he will get fired out of nowhere.
“Now we’ve got our backs to the wall and should not [doing] very nicely within the desk.
“In fact it’s simple to seek out excuses. I’m not a fan of blaming all the pieces on one thing else. On the finish of the day, we’re all skilled footballers and we’ve got to win a recreation typically.”
Chelsea journey to Arsenal tonight trying to put an extra spanner into their London rival’s title desires.
And Havertz hopes to frustrate the Gunners.
He added: “We hope to tease Arsenal a bit bit. They’re within the title battle now, which is the place we wish to be. And in case you can beat your opponent, that’s all the time good for the followers.”
With nothing to play for, Chelsea have an extra 5 lifeless rubbers earlier than their depressing season ends.
The Blues at the moment sit twelfth within the desk and danger falling additional.
Former Tottenham supervisor Mauricio Pochettino is extensively anticipated to take over at Stamford Bridge within the coming weeks.