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Thiago Silva in action against Sevilla in the UEFA Champions League Thiago Silva sits down and explains why he is happy to work under head coach Thomas Tuchel for second time and outlines what he expects to achieve for the remainder of the season in an interview which was printed in the programme notes for the game against Burnley. The Brazilian defender will know Thomas Tuchel better than anyone having spend two seasons playing under the current Chelsea head coach whilst at PSG, whilst winning the Ligue 1 title in both his seasons in Paris along with reaching the final of the champions league last year. There are mixed feelings for Thiago Silva with Chelsea legend Frank Lampard's departure from the club as head coach, however Silva says the arrival of Tuchel is proof that there are always new experiences in football even for a player who has witnessed so much in a ling, glittering and successful career.  Ahead of Sunday's victory over Burnley in Chelsea's matchday programm...

Marcos Alonso with Chelsea's second goal in a 2-0 victory over Burnley Marcos Alonso has called on his Chelsea team mates to use the first win they secured against Burnley in Thomas Tuchel's second game in charge as a stepping stone to propel themselves higher up in the premier league table.  The 30 year old Spaniard was one of two Spanish defenders to score in Chelsea's lunchtime victory over Burnley , his spectacular late strike later on securing the three points after captain Cesar Azpiliqueta had netted the opener in the first half.  Alonso back in the side for the first time since September operated in the left wing-back position in the 3-4-3 position deployed by Thomas Tuchel , a system which he has excelled in for Chelsea under Antonio Conte in Chelsea's title winning campaign of 2016/17. His goal was emphatically taken which excellent control on both chest and knee before thumping a volley into the far corner . Afterwards Alonso admitted that the overall shape o...

Thomas Tuchel Analyses the win over Burnley and heaps praise on Marcos Alonso Thomas Tuchel watched his Chelsea side dominate Burnley and in contrast to the midweek fixture against Wolves he saw goals to accompany the overall performance ensuring he celebrated his first victory as Chelsea boss afterwards.  The damage was done to the Clarets from Spaniards Cesar Azpiliqueta and Marcos Alonso, with Alonso's inclusion and finish being the major post-match talking points. Speaking on his early Chelsea selections and the display of Timo Werner but first he analysed the overall effort of his players.  'It was the complete performance both in attach and in defence.' he said. 'We needed to be sure that we were physically strong against the long balls and the aerial duels.' You need to be aware of he second balls which fly behind your back.' 'We worked together as a team, the three centre backs along with the two sixes were outstanding , We applied active defending a...

 Goals from Azpiliqueta and Alonso secure Thomas Tuchel's       first win as Chelsea boss Cesar Azpiliqueta slots away from close range to score the first goal of the Thomas Tuchel Era Emphatic finishes from Spanish Defenders Cesar Azpiliqueta and Marcos Alonso gave Thomas Tuchel his first victory as Chelsea head catch with a comfortable 2-0 victory at home to Burnley.  The victory ensures Chelsea climb up to seventh place in the premier league however, made it a lot harder than they should have done on a cold Sunday afternoon in West London.  The first goal of the Thomas Tuchel era was scored by defender Cesar Azpiliqueta whilst taking the lead in the 41st minute , smashing home a shot in from close range past Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope.  Fellow Spaniard Marcos Alonso secured the three points for the Blues six minutes from the end with a terrific near post volley.  As expected, Chelsea had total domination of the ball at Stamford Bridge wi...

 Tuchel makes four changes for Burnley including a 50th league   start for Mason Mount  Chelsea's starting line-up to face Burnley at Stamford Bridge For todays game against Burnley at Stamford Bridge, Thomas Tuchel makes four changes which include a 50th league start for Mason Mount as well as a first appearance since September for Marcos Alonso.  Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham also come back into the side  from the midweek draw with Wolves as head coach Tuchel looks for his first win as Chelsea boss. Those to drop out are Olivier Giroud, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell.  However it remains to be seen whether Tammy Abraham will be joined up front by Timo Werner in a 3-5-2 formation the back three though remains unchanged with Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger joining Cesar Azpiliqueta in front of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Both Jorginho and Matteo Kovacic form the midfield, with Callum Hudson-Odoi also starting in what is expected to be in the...

 Match Preview Chelsea welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge in the premier league on Sunday  A third straight home fixture for Chelsea as Burnley from the North-West of England arrive in South West London. Head coach Thomas Tuchel's second match in charge is the first game kicking off in daylight since November last year.  Hosting a robust claret over a Sunday lunch appears to sound as if the halcyon days are as good as it gets in lockdown, The main course being served is Chelsea vs Burnley at Stamford Bridge which pips the third longest serving coach across the English system Sean Dyche against most recent arrival Thomas Tuchel. Despite being dominant with the ball on Wednesday night against Wolves this was not enough to hand Thomas Tuchel a winning start to his tenure at Chelsea, however, the Bavarian has had more days in order to instil his approach in order to prepare for his second consecutive league game at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel said 'if we take care of our performa...