Tuchel Admits Chelsea Were Lucky In Slim 1-0 Win Over Brentford

Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Chelsea were ‘very lucky’ to beat Brentford on Saturday evening, as the Blues had goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to thank, after he produced a string of match-winning saves at the Brentford Community Stadium.

The European champions took the lead through Ben Chilwell on the stroke of half-time, but they were then forced to withstand a barrage of attacks from the buoyant hosts. Brentford ended the match with seven shots on target and over 15 efforts at goal, but the visitors stood strong, largely thanks to their shot-stopper.

“Very strong for 70 minutes, very lucky for 20 minutes. Tuchel said after the match.

“In the end the last 20 minutes were suddenly a cup game. They had nothing to lose and they found momentum. It felt like we had one player less.

“We were not clear enough in the challenges. They found the belief and we focused too much on defending.

“I was very content with the first 65-70 minutes where maybe we should have scored more.

“It helps if we have Toni or Thiago to help calm the game down and with that first touch to counter the pressure. We trust the guys who are young, if you don’t play you cannot get experience.

“It is better to be there [top of the table] but there are way too many teams who are close so it is not the main point in October.”

The victory sees Chelsea retain top-spot in Matchday 8, with a the Blues hosting Malmo in a Wednesday Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge.

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