Head Coach Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern over Chelsea’s chances to qualify for next season’s Champions League after another dismal Premier League defeat, reports suggest.
The Blues’ 1-0 defeat by relegation-threatened Everton on Sunday means they have won just one of their last four matches.
Chelsea defeated West Ham a week ago but have now been beaten by Arsenal and Everton in recent Premier League fixtures. They also stuttered to a 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
Tuchel’s side had initially shown possibility of a top four finish but their form sees Arsenal now just three points behind, while Tottenham – who are fifth – are five points adrift of the west Londoners after 35 matches.
While the club’s future remains uncertainty with the takeover process still ongoing, Tuchel is worried about his inability to make summer plans until the club’s ownership issue is both resolved, according to the Mirror.
Defender Antonio Rudiger has already decided to leave and his centre-back partner Andreas Christensen could still follow him out of Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of June.
Rudiger is expected to join Real Madrid while Christensen has been linked with La Liga rivals Barcelona. Tuchel is unable to source replacements until Chelsea are no longer under an effective transfer ban.
Players good enough to replace the pair – who have been key to European success under Tuchel – will likely only join if Chelsea are playing in the Champions League next term.
The Blues face Wolves, Leeds, Leicester and Watford, while they also clash with Liverpool in the FA Cup final this month.
