Chelsea lost to Liverpool, coach Tuchel admitted the harsh truth

In this season, Chelsea met Liverpool in the League Cup final. After 120 minutes of play, the two teams drew 0-0 and the Blues lost in the penalty shootout.

Last night, the scenario repeated when the two teams met in the FA Cup final. Although Chelsea were underrated, they played with full effort. After 90 minutes of official play as well as 30 minutes of extra time, the score was 0-0 again and the two teams had to decide to win or lose in the penalty shootout.

While Liverpool only had Mane missed, Chelsea had Azpilicueta and Mount failed to execute his kick. Losing 5-6 in the “gun series”, Chelsea bitterly watched Liverpool take the throne in the FA Cup.

Speaking after the match, coach Tuchel said: “Just like the League Cup final, I have no regrets. I told the team that I was very proud.

We played 240 minutes against the most dangerous attacking team in the world and the result was 0-0. We lost in the penalty shootout, we were disappointed and sad but also proud because we showed everything that was needed. There were times when I thought the game was in our favor, but unfortunately I was wrong.”

Sharing the reason for Timo Werner to sit out in this match, coach Tuchel emphasized: “Werner was injured and uncomfortable during the warm-up. He said he couldn’t play in this match.

As for Havertz (also injured), we tried our best to make him fit to play, but it didn’t work. We have a lot of players missing. Kante only practiced 1 session. Kovacic plays with an ankle that I’m surprised he can still fit into his shoe.”