02-28-2021, 01:08 PM
Chelsea vs Man Utd preview: Tuchel knows what United bring to the table
Thomas Tuchel knows three points against Manchester United could prove vital for Chelsea as the race for a top-four finish intensifies.
With six wins and two draws from eight games since Tuchel (pictured above) replaced Frank Lampard, the Blues have made an excellent start to life under their new boss.
After humbling La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in midweek, victory over United would move the Londoners back to fourth in the Premier League table.Â
And Tuchel, 47, believes today's encounter at Stamford Bridge will be a very different game to the goalless stalemate Chelsea played out at Old Trafford last October — when he was still in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.
The German said: "It helps that you know the style, the strengths and weaknesses.
"We have a pretty good impression of the style they play and the spaces they want to hurt us, along with their strengths individually and as a group. That helps to prepare.Â
"They like to have space, they like to counter-attack, they like to use their speed and absorb our speed.Â
"There is a lot to do but we are on a good run and it will be a big challenge to be the first ones to beat them in a Premier League away game."Â
Solskjaer’s side head to the capital having not lost on their travels in the league since a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in January 2020.Â
But with only two wins in their last six, United must keep their foot on the gas if they are to ensure an encouraging campaign ends with Champions League qualification.
Solskjaer has overseen wins in each of his last three trips to Stamford Bridge across all competitions, while the Blues have failed to net against his side in three straight league meetings.Â
But the Norwegian, who turned 48 on Friday, is expecting a tougher time on this occasion.Â
He said: "It's going to be a great challenge for us. You can see the results, the stats, the possession they've had. They keep teams away from their own goal, keep the possession.Â
"It's never easy coming into a season halfway through, so he [Tuchel] must be pleased as well. But hopefully we can stop that run, that's my job now."Â
Thiago Silva (muscle) misses out again for the hosts, while Scott McTominay (knock), Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani (muscle) are likely to join Paul Pogba (thigh) on the sidelines for United.Â
Did you know?Â
Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in each of their three Premier League home games under Tuchel, with the Blues last keeping four in a row in January 2018.Â
United striker Marcus Rashford has been involved in seven goals in all competitions against Chelsea (five goals and two assists).
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has scored two goals in his last three Premier League games — as many as in his previous 21 in the competition.
Thomas Tuchel knows three points against Manchester United could prove vital for Chelsea as the race for a top-four finish intensifies.
With six wins and two draws from eight games since Tuchel (pictured above) replaced Frank Lampard, the Blues have made an excellent start to life under their new boss.
After humbling La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in midweek, victory over United would move the Londoners back to fourth in the Premier League table.Â
And Tuchel, 47, believes today's encounter at Stamford Bridge will be a very different game to the goalless stalemate Chelsea played out at Old Trafford last October — when he was still in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.
The German said: "It helps that you know the style, the strengths and weaknesses.
"We have a pretty good impression of the style they play and the spaces they want to hurt us, along with their strengths individually and as a group. That helps to prepare.Â
"They like to have space, they like to counter-attack, they like to use their speed and absorb our speed.Â
"There is a lot to do but we are on a good run and it will be a big challenge to be the first ones to beat them in a Premier League away game."Â
Solskjaer’s side head to the capital having not lost on their travels in the league since a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in January 2020.Â
But with only two wins in their last six, United must keep their foot on the gas if they are to ensure an encouraging campaign ends with Champions League qualification.
Solskjaer has overseen wins in each of his last three trips to Stamford Bridge across all competitions, while the Blues have failed to net against his side in three straight league meetings.Â
But the Norwegian, who turned 48 on Friday, is expecting a tougher time on this occasion.Â
He said: "It's going to be a great challenge for us. You can see the results, the stats, the possession they've had. They keep teams away from their own goal, keep the possession.Â
"It's never easy coming into a season halfway through, so he [Tuchel] must be pleased as well. But hopefully we can stop that run, that's my job now."Â
Thiago Silva (muscle) misses out again for the hosts, while Scott McTominay (knock), Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani (muscle) are likely to join Paul Pogba (thigh) on the sidelines for United.Â
Did you know?Â
Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in each of their three Premier League home games under Tuchel, with the Blues last keeping four in a row in January 2018.Â
United striker Marcus Rashford has been involved in seven goals in all competitions against Chelsea (five goals and two assists).
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has scored two goals in his last three Premier League games — as many as in his previous 21 in the competition.