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Full time match review + player ratings Chelsea 2-0 Burnley

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 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...

Azpiliqueta reveals Tuchel's message to the players

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Cesar Azpiliqueta and Head coach Thomas Tuchel after the 0-0 draw with Wolves Cesar Azpiliqueta shares with us the message sent to the Chelsea squad by head coach Thomas Tuchel during his first week at the club as well as discussing the importance of the squad taking responsibility in improving results.  Tuchel who joined Chelsea on Tuesday a whole 24 hours before his first game as Chelsea head coach against Wolves, with the club captain revealing what Tuchel had told his players over the last few days.  Azpiliqueta states 'since he joined, he has made it very clear what he expects from all off us.' 'He is very excited to manage a group of talented and experienced players.' We have a good blend of everything and he wants to achieve the same targets as us and wants to do it all together. Though we are halfway through the season, we still have a lot to play for and objectives to achieve, we are aware of the responsibility that comes with playing for this club requiring hi...