“That’s life in sports” – Tuchel Reflects On FA Cup Final Loss

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted to being disappointed after his side’s loss to Liverpool in the FA Cup Final via penalties but stated he was proud of his team.

It was a repeat of the Carabao Cup final where penalties were needed to separate the teams and unfortunately the Blues were once again unlucky.

Cesar Azpilicueta and Mason Mount both missed their penalties to give Jurgen Klopp’s men the advantage. Sadio Mane missed his spot-kick but Kostas Tsimikas struck the decisive penalty to clinch the trophy for the Reds.

“Like in the last final, in the Carabao Cup, it’s no regrets,” Tuchel said after the match. “I told the team I’m proud.

“We were sure that we would be competitive and make life very difficult for Liverpool. We did it again. We struggled in the first 15 minutes but then we were excellent for the whole match.

“We got to 0-0 against maybe the best attacking team in the world and we also created a lot of chances. We deserved it, as they deserved it as well, but again we lose on penalties. We are very disappointed of course. We are sad but at the same time proud.

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“I was sure we would win today. I was sure before and I was sure during the match that momentum was on our side. I was sure until the very last minute but unfortunately I was not right. I have to digest it and keep on going. That’s life in sports.

“We have everything it takes to win trophies, we proved it. We have a Club World Cup and a European Super Cup and I don’t feel sorry this was at the beginning of the season and in winter.

“We were good in Champions League, strong in both domestic cups, we can produce peak performances and we have the mentality in the club to shape the mentality of the players, but Man City and Liverpool have shown you need this on a consistency.”

Tuchel will now shift his mind away from the FA Cup final loss to securing a top four finish in order to qualify for the Champions League. Chelsea will face Leicester and Watford in their two matches left of the season.

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