Havertz bemused about Tuchel sacking but reality differs

Havertz claims are disputable, I mean, even he has been struggling for longer than the current season and a few neater finishes may have saved quite a few undesirable outcomes on the pitch. Were the Blues playing well in the last year? Let’s examine the situation more closely.

First of all, I am talking from the perspective of someone who actually thought Tuchel deserved more time. Clearly chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali wanted to go in a different managerial direction, by appointing their ‘own man’. So no gripes there, if it was a working relationship issue as opposed to results based.

But match conclusions had become worrying, performances drastically deteriorated and an increasing number of fans were becoming upset with ‘TT’. Nevertheless, we need something more tangible in order to assess the scenario; bearing in mind that Roman Abramovich’s ousting coincided with a downturn at the Bridge and on the road.

Chels’ began the 2021/22 campaign very well indeed as recent Champions League winners, lest us forget. Tuchel’s men were strong at that time: defeating London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Crystal Palace convincingly. Even the narrowest of losses to the mighty Manchester City and Italian giants Juventus didn’t derail overall Premier League progress.

However, underwhelming draws at home to Burnley, Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion lowered the tone with regards to attacking confidence and prowess. By the time Tuchel’s men drew with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Fulham Road in May, his home win percentage in the EPL was, in fact, unacceptable for a modern Chelsea gaffer.