Tuchel gives verdict on âintenseâ Southampton win & how important Carabao Cup is to Blues
Thomas Tuchel said after the penalty shootout win against Southampton:
âIt was an intense match of football, nice to watch for the spectators. It was an open fight, an intense match.
âWe did a good shootout, a lot of quality. Kepa saved one, it was a miss too.
We missed three players that maybe would have started. I liked the energy today, it was a good game.
âWhen you play Southampton you know what you get, intensity, high pressing, a team full of courage and speed. Itâs their identity.
You have to accept things get tough, and the challenges are constantly there.
Thatâs why I am happy with the performance and the result.
The coach then added: âEvery competition is important. We donât want to judge them.
When we prepare for matches and wear the shirt, we play all in.
Thatâs what this club and the players are all about. The players who got a chance used it.â
