Chelsea supervisor Thomas Tuchel stated he was compelled to offer some gamers extra minutes than he ought to have towards Aston Villa on Sunday.
Each Romelu Lukaku and Callum Hudson-Odoi returned to motion after lacking the final three video games as a result of COVID-19. Chelsea secured a 3-1 win at Villa, with Lukaku approaching at half-time and Hudson-Odoi taking part in the total 90 minutes.
“It isn’t really easy when you’ve got an extended harm, with a physique like [Lukaku’s] and also you catch Covid-19,” Tuchel informed reporters.
“Once you learn the match sheet and browse the names you may assume, sure, everyone seems to be there, 18 guys and it’s a prime squad. However for those who have a look at the main points, you see that we’re struggling and taking some enormous dangers.
“Callum [Hudson-Odoi] was compelled to play 90 minutes straight after COVID-19 due to accidents through the match and that’s the best way it’s.”
Whereas happy with the three factors, Tuchel was involved concerning the gamers he should pitch again into motion over the busy vacation interval.
“It is a massive response and win. On the identical time, I’m at all times involved within the final weeks, I’m involved for the well being and the security of the gamers,” Tuchel stated.
“That is fairly difficult. It’s not over simply because the names are again on the crew sheet. In the meanwhile the scenario could be very demanding.”
Third-placed Chelsea face Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, earlier than taking over Liverpool on 2 January.
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