Tuchel’s arrival has perhaps helped many grow up, and fast. Lampard was vital to several players being given their chance at Stamford Bridge, now they’re having to take what they learned under the club legend and prove themselves all over again.
Thomas Tuchel said: “When you arrive in Sheffield in February, you know what’s waiting for you. It feels like a cup game when you arrive here. They are a team full of energy and courage. They are very physical and direct. We had to accept all moments in this game would not be easy. We did that, stayed all the time positive and had difficult moments to overcome. It was a deserved win and from that, we build confidence.”
What Chelsea proved against Sheffield United is this side no longer a soft touch. And while that may mean the football won’t always pretty, it will be vital for the Blues as they hunt down a place in the top four.
