Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel insist they have to close the gap in the Premier League.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel insists they are not favourite in the Premier League but they just have to close the gap.
The German has done an incredible job since taking over from former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard last season.
Tuchel won the Champions League with his young squad and also finished fourth in the Premier League last season.
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The former PSG manager also lifted the UEFA super cup after a penalty shoot out victory over Spanish side Villarreal.
While assessing his team position for the title race the manager said: “I see ourselves as number four last year so we cannot be favourites.
“We just have to close the gap to number three, number two and number one so this is what we’re trying to do.
“I think we have to hunt the others from day one. This is what we want to do, this is our mentality and we are never shy to fight for the best outcome possible but the reality is we are not the favourites right now.”
Chelsea have started their season in an incredible after beating Crystal palace 3-0 in the first game.
