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Kieran King

Thomas Tuchel explains why he didn't sub on Timo Werner in FA Cup final loss to Liverpool

Thomas Tuchel has explained why he didn't bring on Timo Werner in Chelsea's FA Cup final defeat to Liverpool on Saturday.

The pulsating tie went the distance, with Jurgen Klopp's Reds once again beating Chelsea on penalties at Wembley. The initial 90 minutes ended 0-0, with no further goals coming in extra-time, either. Romelu Lukaku failed to penetrate Liverpool's defence with cameras showing a glum looking Timo Werner on the bench.

Werner's pace would have been a go-to tactic for Tuchel to try and expose Liverpool's tired defence as the game went on, but Hakim Ziyech, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley were all picked ahead of of the German forward.

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