Others will overtake you: Tuchel advises Chelsea on new signings

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel in a recent statement issued a warning to the club’s hierarchy especially in their race to recruit new players.

According to Tuchel, other teams like Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal, among others will overtake them this season if they fail to sign new players to strengthen the team.

Recall that the Blues finished at the third spot on the EPL table behind Manchester City and Liverpool last season.

Tuchel is however hoping they aim higher in the soon-to-commence season.

There are reasons for Chelsea to be worried as the likes of Tottenham and Arsenal, who finished fourth and fifth in the league last season, have strengthened their squad with several top-quality players this summer.

“I think we need a couple more players to improve the squad,” said Tuchel during a press conference on Tuesday.

“We came third last season, we can discuss the reasons endlessly but there was a gap between us, Manchester City and Liverpool.

“In general, if you want to keep your position, if you want to fight for the same position you need to improve, you can never stand still.

“If you stand still, other teams will overtake you,” he said.