The player-turned-pundit accused the German of fielding “embarrassing” tactics against Manchester City and laying the blame on Romelu Lukaku’s performance.
Speaking in response to a press conference where Tuchel had slammed Lukaku after the match, Burley responded:
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Burley also slammed Tuchel for Chelsea’s counter-attacking tactics, noting the cost and quality of the squad:
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Chelsea falter in Premier League title race against Manchester City after 1-0 defeat
Going into a must-win match and coming out with zero points was not the plan for the Blues. A well-placed shot by Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne sealed three points for the defending champions.
The Blues faltered on the day, struggling to hold onto the ball and rarely seeking out attacking opportunities. Compared to City’s six shots on target, Chelsea managed a solitary one, unable to get past Pep Guardiola’s men in defense.
Tuchel heaped praise on the Blues’ defense, which had stood strong in the face of ruthless attacks from the Cityzens. However, the German made it clear that his attackers played poorly, singling out Romelu Lukaku’s poor performance.
Chelsea have likely lost the Premier League title race to Manchester City. They are now 13 points behind Pep Guardiola’s team.
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