Thomas Tuchel denied he was annoyed after Chelsea’s slim win over Barnsley within the FA Cup, however admitted he needed extra.
Chelsea struggled to impose their dominance over their Championship opponents once they met within the fifth spherical. Tammy Abraham scored the one purpose of the sport with Chelsea’s solely shot on the right track.
It was in the end sufficient for Tuchel to style victory in his first ever FA Cup match. Nevertheless, he would have been hoping it could have been extra easy.
FULL MATCH REPORT: Chelsea make exhausting work of Barnsley
Even so, Tuchel wasn’t too exhausting on his gamers after the sport – however he admitted he needed them to indicate extra braveness.
He informed BBC Sport: “We modified to a again 4 and took Marcos [Alonso] out for this tactical change. Andreas [Christensen] needed to exit as a result of he had a headache.
“The adjustments made it just a little simpler to get into the opponent’s half and overcome the primary press.
“We did it properly at the beginning of the second half and performed continually within the opponent’s half.
“We scored the purpose and I had the sensation that they elevated the danger however we stepped down within the little selections. Not sufficient braveness and it was too deep for an extended, very long time.
“We clearly can play higher, so sure I anticipated extra however not in phrases that I’m annoyed.
“If you happen to lack a rhythm and a little bit of self-confidence and it’s a must to present on this pitch, in opposition to an opponent that takes all the danger and performs the sport of his life, that isn’t straightforward. We are able to do higher however I don’t wish to be too exhausting on the gamers.”
Chelsea will face Premier League strugglers Sheffield United within the quarter-finals. Regardless of their lowly place within the league, Tuchel is aware of the Blades will pose a risk.
He stated: “It’s going to be a troublesome one. They’re a really bodily staff that presses excessive.
“They’re organised however I’m blissful to have a house sport. That is what we needed.”
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Ismael glad with Barnsley exhibiting
In the meantime, Barnsley supervisor Valerien Ismael was praiseworthy of his facet for competing in opposition to a membership of Chelsea’s stature.
He informed BBC Sport: “It’s precisely the sport we needed, we made a terrific efficiency.
“We may see how far we are able to carry our rules, to make Chelsea make errors, we did it excellent within the first half however we needed to rating.
“It was a change within the second half, Chelsea made a change of form and had extra management. We had been punished for one second which was a disgrace. However we stored preventing to the tip, we’re happy with the efficiency.
“We all know that we are able to compete at that degree. Chelsea may have had a penalty, the purpose may have been offside, they’re 50/50. Tonight we go to mattress with a superb feeling.”
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