EPL: Tuchel reveals Chelsea’s focus is the top four

Chelsea manager and Germany international Thomas Tuchel has ruled out the Blues chances of winning the English Premier League title this season.

Chelsea manager and Germany international Thomas Tuchel has ruled out the Blues chances of winning the English Premier League title this season.

This comes as the Blues are now 16 points behind Manchester City, although with a game in hand, while they only hold a six-point advantage ahead of West Ham United, who are at the fifth spot.

Tuchel, in his statement, stressed that Chelsea must now focus their attention on finishing in the top four on the EPL table to play in the Champions League football for next season.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference, Tuchel said: “Sixteen points is too much for what we demand of ourselves. To reach your targets, I think a realistic approach is also necessary. We should not get confused and think about winning the Premier League and realise that we are in a race for the top four.

“It’s a huge thing in Premier League. At the end of the season, you can look back and say why this is the reason and try to do better. You can do things to improve in the season – this is what we do – but right now, the focus has to be on a realistic approach and that we are in a race for top four.”