Chelsea

Tuchel lifts the lid on his past moment with Chris Wilder as Chelsea face Sheffield United

Thomas Tuchel shares Chris Wilder story ahead of Chelsea vs Sheffield United

Speaking to Yorkshire Live ahead of Chelsea vs Sheffield United, Thomas Tuchel shared a heartfelt story about Chris Wilder. The former Blades manager was recently let go after a disastrous start to the season.

However, Thomas Tuchel was hoping to reconnect with Wilder after the interaction they had when Chelsea defeated Sheffield United 2-1 in the league this season.

Tuchel spoke about how Wilder, who was the manager then, invited him to his office, offered him a drink and then they talked.

Chris Wilder

“It’s a bit sad because we had a very warm welcome in Sheffield and he (Wilder) invited me to his coaching office and introduced me to his staff and it was very interesting.

We had a talk for 20 minutes and he offered me a glass of wine. It was very, very nice and very unique and friendly. We got involved more about his story and the history of the club, with his strong connections.

Chelsea v Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League – Round of 16 – Second Leg – Stamford Bridge Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Tuchel hoped that Wilder would find a suitable project soon and wished him the best. Nonetheless, he felt that it would be a challenge to beat Sheffield with a new manager (Paul Heckingbottom) at the helm.

More Chelsea News

Chelsea are set to take on Sheffield in the FA Cup quarter-final for a place in the semis. This will be the last game for the Blues ahead of the international break next week. They will return to action in the Premier League on 3rd April when they take on West Brom.

Sourav Ghosh

Full-time football fan, half-time football writer.

Recent Posts

Fan Power: How Chelsea Fans Could Stop Stamford Bridge Move

Ask any matchday Chelsea fan who the CPO are, and they’ll tell you that it stands for the Chelsea Pitch…

2 weeks ago

Chelsea and Arsenal in pursuit of €427,308 per week striker

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a signing move for the Juventus Center forward in winter.

2 weeks ago

Former Arsenal star raves about Chelsea’s midfield maestro

Cole Palmer is taking the headlines for the performances he has been putting in since moving to Chelsea in the…

3 weeks ago

Chelsea alarmed by unfolding situation with 17-year-old signing

Chelsea have received an alarming news on their signing Kendry Paez who is likely to join the club next year.

4 weeks ago

Chelsea ready to move for Brazilian defender with €70 million. release clause

According to a Brazilian news outlet UOL, Chelsea are trying to sign the young Brazilian JP Chermont from Santos.

4 weeks ago

“We need him”- Maresca ready to reintegrate out of favour Chelsea star

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has cleared the club's stand on the left-back Ben Chilwell who stands on the brink of…

4 weeks ago