'We Shouldn't Mention' - Thomas Tuchel Makes Big Liverpool Claim Following Arsenal Defeat

Chelsea were dealt a sobering blow last night after being defeated 4-0 Arsenal, and Thomas Tuchel has admitted his side likely won’t be involved in a title race this season.

Speaking after the game, Tuchel stated Chelsea “shouldn’t even mention” Liverpool and Manchester City this term.

He was disappointed in the manner of Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal, considering his side “absolutely beaten” by the Europa League outfit.

And that wasn’t Chelsea’s only loss of their pre-season tour in the US. They also fell short against Charlotte on Wednesday after a penalty shootout.

Last term, off the back of 2020/21 Champions League victory, Chelsea were very much viewed as title challengers at the season’s beginning.

However, the Blues ended up finishing 19 points behind Champions Manchester City. They also tasted defeat in FA Cup and EFL Cup finals.

This summer, they have also lost one of their star players as Antonio Rudiger has left the club to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

He has been replaced by Kalidou Koulibaly who impressed after his introduction against Arsenal.

Chelsea have also signed Raheem Sterling from Man City, but if their performance from last night is anything to go by, they still need more.

And that would be just to secure a Top Four finish. For now, they are miles off title favourites’ Liverpool and Manchester City.

As for further incoming transfer business, Tuchel’s side have been heavily linked with Sevilla’s Jules Kounde.

But after Barcelona beat Chelsea to the signing of Raphinha it would appear the Catalan club may also be getting Kounde ahead of the West Londoners.

As for alternatives, Chelsea are said to be looking at PSG’s Presnel Kimpembe.

But signing one more centre-back might not even be enough for the Blues.

Tuchel claims there is an “urgent appeal for quality players” at Chelsea, “a huge amount of quality players.”

For now, it’d seem the likes of Tottenham and Arsenal are more likely to apply pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City in this season’s title race than Chelsea.