Tuchel had a word of warning for his strikers as Chelsea continue to be linked with some big names for the summer transfer window.
Thomas Tuchel hinted the next two months are crucial for his misfiring strikers as Chelsea consider bringing in reinforcements this summer.
Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, who cost a combined €133 million to sign from the Bundesliga last year, have struggled in front of goal. Tammy Abraham is the club’s top scorer on 12 goals in all competitions but has struggled to win favor under Tuchel. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud, meanwhile, isn’t a suitable long-term option.
Now Tuchel has conceded his forwards are falling short amid transfer rumors linking Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland and Manchester City’s record scorer Sergio Aguero to Stamford Bridge.
“For the next eight weeks, we just have to think how we can improve the scoring and the scoring situation, and nothing else, and then in the summer we will think further and think together with the club about what solutions are the best solutions for us,” said Tuchel as per Football London.
“Is it the best solution to stay with our squad? Is it the best solution to stay in the formation that we have? Can we improve on the training pitch individually and as a group… these are the questions for June.
“For now, in April when we arrive, everybody knows that when you read the statistics it’s obvious and the guys lack this last percentage of confidence when they don’t score.”
The German added: “Everybody wants higher numbers, us, you, but it’s difficult for us to produce, obviously, but we will not stop pushing.”
Chelsea will play Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park for their latest Premier League match on Saturday evening.
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