Tuchel struggling to solve the Lukaku conundrum

Belgian has looked a misfit since he signed for Chelsea and the manager seems as perplexed as anyone as to why that should be

Drogba backs Lukaku to put troubles behind him at Chelsea

Belgian striker scored opener against Palmeiras in Club World Cup final

Thomas Tuchel’s mad dash pays off as Chelsea end up on top of the world

Manager dedicates win over Palmeiras to owner Roman Abramovich

Brighton dent Chelsea’s title hopes as frustration continues for Thomas Tuchel

Poor form of European champions continues with another listless performance

Lukaku at Chelsea already feels a lot like his time at United

If it ever is going to really work for him in Premier League, it’s going to have to be soon

Antonio Conte: There is an ‘important gap’ between Chelsea and Spurs

‘They were much stronger than us. I do not see a solution in this transfer window’

Chelsea could sign left wing-back in January as cover for Chilwell

Everton’s Digne among replacement options with England defender ruled out for season

Tuchel insists Chelsea’s stuttering form does not reflect performances

Coach may recall Kanté and Kovacic against Wolves even if ‘it would not be fair to them’

Masuaku’s late goal completes West Ham’s comeback win over leaders Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel’s side took the lead twice but could not hold on at the London Stadium

Timo Werner struggling to find his place at Tuchel’s Chelsea

German forward is liked by supporters but is struggling to make any mark on the pitch

Tuchel tweak pays off as Ziyech accepts Hudson-Odoi’s gift to seal it for Chelsea

Hudson-Odoi move makes difference to break Malmö down

Tuchel gets on his strikers' backs about who needs to be scoring more for Chelsea

Manager will be without some of his top strikers for Malmö trip

Tuchel rejects suggestion Chelsea’s injury crisis can be turning point for Hudson-Odoi

Winger will be on right track once he has 250 good performances in row, says manager

Chelsea’s swagger returns in four-goal rout of Malmö at Stamford Bridge

Injuries to Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner a concern for Tuchel

Germany become first European team to qualify for 2022 World Cup

A 4-0 win over North Macedonia in Skopje seals place in Qatar

Federico Chiesa fires Juventus to victory over Chelsea

Goal 10 seconds into the second half makes it back to back defeats for Chelsea

Jesus on target as Manchester City end Chelsea’s unbeaten start

Pep Guardiola’s men deliver the first real statement of the Premier League season

Pep Guardiola’s constant tinkering keeps Manchester City A-listers on their toes

Sterling, Cancelo and Stones among victims of a policy that hasn’t always worked

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Thiago Silva marshals 10-man Chelsea as they hold off Liverpool at Anfield

Veteran defender leads brilliant rearguard action for Thomas Tuchel’s side

Thomas Tuchel: Romelu Lukaku gives Chelsea ‘another dimension’

Belgian striker scored on debut as Arteta admits Arsenal are well behind Blues

Kepa the perfect super sub as Chelsea secure Super Cup in Belfast shoot-out

Spanish goalkeeper comes off the bench at the end of extra-time to deny Villarreal

England beginning to louden themselves to Pickford’s pitch

England’s number one has handsomely rewarded his manager’s faith

The Joachim Löw era fizzles out as Germany flop at Wembley

If Germany had asserted themselves consistently, this tie was there to be won

Ken Early: Brave Southgate has the courage of his convictions

Stood in front of bench packed with pouting, brooding genius, for once it didn’t go wrong

Philip Lahm: Rivals? Germany and England play football in a similar way

Two teams will meet that are at the same stage of development and do not differ much

Eurozone 2020: French fans wide of the mark as they venture to the wrong capital

Kevin Doyle top of the punditry pops . . . Klinsmann as accurate as ever . . . Pogba off colour

Goretzka’s late equaliser keeps Germany’s Euro 2020 hopes alive

A protester waving a rainbow flag invaded the pitch ahead of clash against Hungary

Ken Early: Blindsided by a glorious day of Euros football

Return of fans to stadiums has inspired players to produce the best football of year

Germany coach Loew faces attacking challenge in crunch clash with Portugal

Defeated by France, Germans need to improve dramatically to claim first Euros win

Dortmund determined to keep Haaland but ready to sell Sancho

Manchester United are interested in the winger who Dortmund value at €90m

TV View: Gündogan the fall guy as Guardiola pays price for tinkering

Decision to play without holding midfielder left pundits perplexed

Ken Early: Covid, maths and luck help Chelsea triumph in Europe

Tuchel’s champions showed how best teams have integrated set-pieces into open play

'Superstar' Havertz in dreamland after tough season ends in glory

German scores Champions League winner: ‘I’ve waited 15 years for this moment’

Havertz goal wins Champions League for Chelsea against Man City

German’s ice cool finish decides final as Guardiola’s tinkering fails to ignite a spark

Chelsea cling onto fourth place despite loss at Aston Villa

Thomas Tuchel’s side frustated at Villa Park but escape after Spurs win at Leicester

Arsenal edge Chelsea to throw a cat amongst top four pigeons

Blues’ Champions League hopes take a hit after Emile Smith Rowe’s early winner

Chelsea set up all-English Champions League decider against Manchester City

Tuchel’s side see off Real Madrid despite missing a host of chances

Chelsea tighten grip on top-four and nudge Fulham closer to drop

Kai Havertz doubled his Premier League tally for the campaign at Stamford Bridge

Out-of-favour Abraham considering a move from Chelsea

Snubbed striker has slipped down the pecking order under Tuchel at Stamford Bridge

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