Tuchel: It feels strange to be in remote command, the coach needs to be as close as possible to the game and the players

In an interview with Chelsea's official website, team coach Tuchel talked about his previous experience of contracting the new crown, and he also talked about the feeling of remotely commanding the Club World Cup.

Tuchel, who had previously contracted covid-19 and had only met the team before the Club World Cup final, said the German: "I went back and forth several times between going to the airport and coming back, I was driving and then I was recalled because the result was not negative and in the end I beat it. I had dinner with the team at 8:15 p.m. on Friday night, so I didn't get a chance to lead the team to training. I attended team meetings on match day and tried to prepare for the game as usual. ”

Speaking about the Club World Cup victory, Tuchel said: "Watching the semi-finals in front of the screen in the office doesn't feel good, as a coach you want to be able to stand on the sidelines and direct, I am happy now, the efforts of all those who support you have been worthwhile, we managed to lift the trophy. ”

Speaking about remotely directing the Club World Cup semi-finals, Tuchel said: "We did the same thing against Plymouth in the FA Cup, but I didn't communicate with them all the time, but I provided some information almost every 10-15 minutes because you have a wider perspective. It's a strange feeling, I can't stand by the sidelines as usual, I need my team members to work hard. It's unlikely to sit in an office and direct the team because you need to be close to the game and the players. ”

'We were calm before the final and I told them it was a fantastic opportunity, every player in the world is jealous that we can play the final and there are a lot of boys who dream of getting into the final, and I remind them that we are these boys and it's also a time to enjoy the effort and sacrifice we put in this game.'

(Luke)