For Chelsea, the away game against Manchester City is a must-win game. However, the Blues actually shot 0 in the first half, which was the first time since Tuchel took charge that the Blues had 0 shots in the first half of the Premier League.
In the front, Tuchel chose a combination of Ziyech, Lukaku and Pulisic. However, the forward combination produced almost no threat, the only threat was that Lukaku single-handedly burst into the box and did not choose to shoot, but tried to divide the ball.
Missing this counter-attack opportunity means Chelsea's 0 shots in the first half, the first time since Tuchel took charge, a 0-shot in the Premier League in the first half and the first since against Newcastle in May 2018. The Blues not only 0 shots on goal, but also 0 corners, 3 offsides, 2 yellow cards, and Manchester City have 0 clearances and 0 yellow cards, which is enough to reflect the different tactics of the two teams.
In addition to missing a one-handed chance, Lukaku was the player with the fewest touches in the first half, with just eight touches in 45 minutes. According to Sky Sports, "What Chelsea lack is any form of attack, whatever Tuchel's offensive tactics, he has not achieved. Look at Tuchel's performance on the sidelines, he will soon be replaced. ”
However, this may be Tuchel's intention, and former Everton midfielder Osman commented, "Is Chelsea out of the title race?" I wouldn't say that, but it might be nice to get a point away to Manchester City, and that's probably their mentality. ”