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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Chelsea Need to Wake Up and Overcome Slump, Says Tuchel

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Lille (LOSC) and Chelsea FC at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France, on March 16, 2022. (AFP)

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his side had not been playing at their highest level since returning from the international break, adding that they needed to wake up if they are to turn around their slump in form.

The reigning European champions were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, after a 4-1 Premier League thrashing by Brentford last weekend.

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