Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea manager, had an awkward reaction to Romelu Lukaku being included in his line-up against Arsenal. Mason Mount said that he wanted ‘payback over Liverpool’
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Thomas Tuchel made a joke about Romelu Lukaku’s inclusion into his Chelsea line up ahead of the Premier League match with Arsenal.
After Eddie Nketiah’s brace, the Gunners took all three points from Stamford Bridge. Mikel Arteta won 4-2. Blues boss Tuchel removed Kai Havertz from his starting XI, while Romelu Lukaku returned to the starting lineup.
The Blues boss joked about the situation at Stamford Bridge while discussing the decision to Sky Sports. After Chelsea’s March loss to Jurgen Klopp’s team in penalties, Mason Mount declared that he wants a ‘payback over Liverpool’ in the FA Cup final next month.
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Arsenal talking points
Chelsea suffered a 4-2 defeat at Stamford Bridge to Arsenal on Tuesday night, as Arsenal reaffirmed their hopes to finish in the top four of the Premier League.
Chelsea came back twice from behind after goals from Timo Werner (and Cesar Azpilicueta) ensured that the sides were level at the break. This was after Eddie Nketiah’s opening goal before Emile Smith Rowe’s excellent finish. Mikel Arteta won a valuable victory at Stamfod Bridge with a second goal by Nketiah and a late penalty from Bukayo Saka.
There were many talking points in the game, such as Lukaku’s ongoing struggles and Chelsea’s missing Antonio Rudiger.
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Tuchel’s awkward joke
Sky Sports asked Thomas Tuchel why he started Romelu Lukaku in Chelsea’s Premier League match against Arsenal Wednesday night.
Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge last summer in a club-record £97.5million deal but things have not worked out quite as hoped and the Belgium international has struggled for form, netting just 12 times in 37 appearances for his side in all competitions. That has led to speculation he could seek a move elsewhere in the summer transfer window – with former side Inter Milan said to be interested in bringing him back to the club on loan.
Tuchel joked that he had placed Lukaku in his side ahead of the match against Arsenal because of the constant questions about Chelsea forward and his future.
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Mount demands ‘payback’
Mason Mount, a Chelsea player, demanded ‘payback on Liverpool’ when they meet in the FA Cup final.
Jurgen Klopp’s team beat the Blues in a dramatic penalty shootout to win March’s Carabao Cup. Mount now has five rounds at Wembley, but without winning with his team. And the Blues ace has spoken. “now it is time to get payback” over Liverpool for their defeats to the Reds – and Thomas Tuchel says he thinks it’s ‘good’ for his players to approach the game hoping for revenge.
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