It's a mood changer [Ross Barkley's goal] I have to say and we are happy to end with a win. We wanted to give some players an opportunity to play that didn't have minutes and I'm happy they showed up and had a deserved win."

Thomas Tuchel:



"It's a mood changer [Ross Barkley's goal] I have to say and we are happy to end with a win. We wanted to give some players an opportunity to play that didn't have minutes and I'm happy they showed up and had a deserved win."



[via @AdamNewson]

Thomas Tuchel:



"It was a big step in the right direction in terms of consistency, we've only been in the top three which is good but there is always room for improvement."



[via @AdamNewson]

Tuchel: "No I can't go on holiday, no. There is too much to clarify and have an opinion." #CFC

Thomas Tuchel:



"It will not get easier to close the gap because while we are forced to be passive, they [Man City Liverpool] are improving their squads. So this is the challenge and we have to be fast and smart when possible to have a competitive team."



[via @AdamNewson]

Tuchel on possible outgoing players: "It is not just a strange situation for the rebuild and players but also for the players. It is a strange situation. It has had an impact on us. Let's see what happens when we can act but we have a disadvantage in timing on our rebuild." #CFC

Tuchel on changing his formation next season: "I don't see it as a problem of structure. It suits our players like Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Reece James."



Adding, he doesn't need to change it but might be forced to depending on how his squad looks. #CFC #CHEWAT

Tuchel: "Actually, it's not the plan to change the structure but maybe we are forced to.



"It's no problem to adapt and find solutions. But the problem is we are forced to be passive and it's what we don't like." #CFC

Tuchel on Mike Dean: "I told him I was honoured to be part of his last match." #CFC #CHEWAT

Tuchel on moving from Abramovich to Boehly: "The new situation is here in theory, it is so close but it isn't here yet either. I hope it will feel more like a new era when the new season starts." #CFC #CHEWAT

Thomas Tuchel:



"Of course [it's important to have defenders for pre-season], but maybe the they will be on international duties and that would mean they come in later than the rest, July 9. Hopefully, this is the plan and we can have everybody for pre-season."



[via @AdamNewson]

Tuchel: "We have clear ideas for the profiles and characteristics of the players, but it's not like we put a name on the list and we get a player. You have to convince the players and speak to clubs." #CFC

Thomas Tuchel on next season:



"Super tough. Man United will be in the race. Spurs with Antonio Conte. Man City Liverpool will make their squads bigger. This is the challenge... but at the moment, we have a disadvantage. Not making excuses, it's the reality."



[via @AdamNewson]

Thomas Tuchel on changing formation next season:



"I don't think it's a problem of structure we have because we delivered in this at a very high level of performance. We are looking in every direction."



"I think the structure suits our players well, not only Rudiger and Christensen but Thiago Silva, our midfielders, and Ben Chilwell and Reece James."



"Actually, it's not the plan to change it but maybe we are forced to. It's no problem to adapt and find solutions. But the problem is we are forced to be passive and it's what we don't like."

Thomas Tuchel:



"Of course [it's important to have defenders for pre-season], but maybe the they will be on international duties and that would mean they come in later than the rest, July 9. Hopefully, this is the plan and we can have everybody for pre-season."



Thomas Tuchel on optimism ahead with Todd Boehly:



"I hope it will be and it will maybe feel more like a new era when things get started and the new season kicks in."



[via Adam Newson]

Thomas Tuchel on next season:



"Super tough. Man United will be in the race. Spurs with Antonio Conte. Man City Liverpool will make their squads bigger. This is the challenge... but at the moment, we have a disadvantage. Not making excuses, it's the reality."



"We have to act as quickly as possible. Our hands our tied. We have clear ideas for the profiles characteristics of the players, but it's not like we put a name on the list we get a player. You have to convince the players speak to clubs."



[via Adam Newson]

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