Thomas Tuchel admits they were sloppy against Watford and pleased with Hakim Ziyech for decisive goal.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel stated that the performance against Watford was very unusual from them.
The Blues travelled to Watford and got a 2-1 win in the second half of the game as goal from Hakim Ziyech gave them the 3 points
Speaking after the game Thomas Tuchel said the were sloppy in the game as he admits they weren’t ready.
On the game.
“We were very sloppy,” said Tuchel.
“It was a very unusual performance from us. We were not ready. I’m involved in that, I have to get the team ready and prepare them for what’s coming. For the first time we were completely underperforming as a team. We did not cope well with the first balls, the pressure, the second balls.
“It’s one thing to win or lose challenges, but we did not even find them. We had the chance to speak about it in the break, and again at half-time. We tried to give easy messages because it was obvious we struggled in the build-up. We needed to do the basics better and change the mentality.
“We tried. I don’t think I was too critical with the players, just analytical. We are also critical with ourselves. We can admit we were lucky to win this game. I won’t focus long on this match because we play again on Saturday.
“There are some reasons it wasn’t easy. Watford played with a lot of enthusiasm and we struggled with the basics. We are in this together and we got a lucky win today. We stole three points.”
On Ziyech decisive goal.
Tuchel noted even going ahead through Mason Mount didn’t settle us down, and ultimately he was grateful to Hakim Ziyech for netting the winner with his maiden league strike of the campaign.
‘The goal from Mason didn’t really help us to find the grip and grow into the game. We conceded. We were trying to influence the game from the bench with offensive changes.
“We lost points against Burnley and Man United. It was 1-1 and we tried to infuse some courage with offensive changes. We hoped maybe the space would open up if Watford continued to attack so bravely with high number eights.
“We decided to keep Puli on the wing-back position and bring Hakim and Romelu on. It’s always good if the guys score. It was very important to hang in and get these three points, and I’m happy for Hakim.”
