The German tactician is yet to taste defeat
on the road as Blues boss, with none of his predecessors able to match an
impressive record
Thomas Tuchel has made history as Chelsea manager, with the German
tactician extending his unbeaten run away from home to 10 matches in a 1-0 win
over West Ham.
The Blues made a change in the dugout back in January, with club
legend Frank Lampard ushered through the exits as a former Borussia Dortmund
and Paris Saint-Germain boss was appointed in his place.
Tuchel has made the desired impact at Stamford Bridge, with the
47-year-old yet to come unstuck on the road during his time in English
football.
How did he make history?
Chelsea made the short trip from west to east London on Saturday
as they took in a derby date with their capital rivals.
There was plenty riding on that contest, with both sides in the
mix for a top-four finish this season.
The Blues have cemented a standing inside the Champions League
spots after seeing a solitary strike from Timo Werner settle a clash with the
Hammers.
Chelsea’s cause in that contest was aided late on when Fabian
Balbuena was shown a red card for catching Ben Chiwell when clearing the ball –
with VAR getting involved in another controversial call.
Who has Tuchel faced away from home?
West Ham are the 10th side that Tuchel has avoided defeat against
on his travels at Chelsea.
His first trip out on the road came in a 1-0 win away at
Tottenham, with that success followed by one at Sheffield United.
Premier League points have been picked up since then at
Southampton, Liverpool, Leeds and Crystal Palace.
Barnsley have been seen off in the FA Cup, during a run to the
final of that competition, while Atletico Madrid and Porto were overcome in
reaching the Champions League semi-finals.
The bigger picture
Tuchel’s team have been sweeping aside all before them away from
home, with eight wins claimed during their 10-game run.
They have plundered 14 goals, conceded just three and secured
seven clean sheets.
Tuchel has joined Claudio Ranieri in becoming only the second
manager of a Premier League side to go 10 away games unbeaten at the start of a
reign, but needs one more to match the 11 that a former Blues coach managed
when taking charge at Leicester.
Chelsea will be staying on the road for their next outing,
with the first leg of a heavyweight European showdown with Real Madrid set to
be taken in on Tuesday.
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