Thomas Tuchel spoke to the press on Friday afternoon ahead of his side’s upcoming FA Cup clash with Middlesbrough.
The German discussed a number of topics in his presser, including Chelsea drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals: “It’s a tough one. A challenge cannot be much higher than playing in the Bernabeu with spectators. There is also big excitement around this fixture.”
Tuchel on drawing Real Madrid: “It’s a tough one. A challenge cannot be much higher than playing in the Bernabeu with spectators. There is also big excitement around this fixture.” #RMCF #CFC #UCLDraw
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The German also confirmed Reece James, Andreas Christensen and Callum Hudson-Odoi are uncertain for the Boro game:
Tuchel describes Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Andreas Christensen as uncertain for Middlesbrough. #CFC #FACup
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Elsewhere in his presser, Tuchel was asked about links to the Manchester United job, but the former Borussia Dortmund manager seemed quick to dismiss them:
“Do you feel me less committed or involved with this club,” Tuchel asked. “Absolutely not. I love to work for Chelsea and this club has everything it needs to make me happy.”
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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea
However, Boro will no doubt be hoping to continue their streak of knocking top-six sides out of the competition this year.
The Teessiders would take Manchester United to penalties in the 4th round before picking up an 11-10 win in the shootout.
Middlesbrough then beat Tottenham 1-0 after 120 minutes in the 5th round.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have had a very easy ride in the competition so far, seeing off Luton, Plymouth and Chesterfield to make it into the last eight.