Thomas Tuchel and his Chelsea side are gearing up for the final game of a long season in the Premier League. The Blues had led the way early in the campaign, but fell off the pace as the games continued.
The season as a whole has been a mixed bag for the German coach, who has at least already secured Champions League football for next season. The campaign will sign off with the side winning the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup, but with two defeats on penalties to Liverpool in domestic cup finals.
Discussing the past year, Tuchel said in his pre-match press conference: "It was very challenging but at the same time, it was also demanding but also a lot of fun. This is a pure pleasure to be in the middle of it and still have the chance to guide the team and to be a part of it. So it is fine. We always try to adapt and find solutions."
