Tuchel urges young Blues stars to want more success
Thomas Tuchel has warned Chelsea’s Champions League winners of the “big, big challenge” to keep their thirst alive for future glory.
Kai Havertz rubberstamped his arrival at the game’s summit with a goal of the highest quality and composure as Chelsea dispatched Manchester City 1-0 in Porto on Saturday. The Blues claimed their second Champions League title nine years on from defeating B aye rn Munich on penalties in 2012.
Tuchelw as right in the thick of the Blues’ celebrations, wildly do using his players inthe Est adio do Drag ao changing rooms, and that after hyping up the Chelsea fans all night on the touchline.
The Stamford Bridge club’s partying will continue for the next few days, but then Tuchel will demand his players return to a feeling of never being satisfied in a bid to build a west London dynasty.
“The level is set, it’ s set from us; and once the celebrations are over, once we all digest this experience, it’s the moment to grow, to evolve and use it to become better and learn from it,” said Tuchel. “It’s absolutely crucial. But a lot of young players had this success, and now it’s a big, big challenge to stay hungry and go for the next one .”
Tuch el inherited a talented but directionless squad when replacing Frank Lampard on January 26 at Stamford Bridge.
The former Paris St Germ a in boss has transformed the Blues from a disjointed bunch into European champions in just 124 days.
But the task master 47-year old still insists Chelsea must “close the gap” on run away Premier League champions City.
The summer signing of a striker would certainly help, with the Blues strongly interested in Romelu Lukaku.