Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has said Chelsea will seek to bring in new recruits before the transfer window closes on September 1, but will deal with the current squad if necessary.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Southampton, Tuchel said he is fully focused on his side’s opponents as they look to score three wins from five games after beating Leicester City 2-1 last time out.
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“At the moment we may need more players in some positions, but it is nearing the end of the transfer window and when September 1 comes I will be a happy coach no matter what,” Tuchel told a news conference.
I will try to find solutions and not think about what could have happened.”
Chelsea’s summer signings included Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella, while they have also been linked to Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
“All that matters is reality and the moment now… and what matters at Southampton is to find a way to win and progress individually and push the team. That’s what we will do whether the players come in or not,” Tuchel added.
Chelsea managed to win 6-0 at Southampton last season, but Tuchel said his side could not take Ralph Hessenhuttl’s side lightly at St Mary’s.
“What you can always expect at Southampton is a physical match, running and a high intensity match,” Tuchel said. “So we need to recover well and prepare well to have a chance to repeat what we did last season.”
After Tuchel’s press conference, Chelsea announced that midfielder Ross Barkley has done He left the club by mutual consent.
Barkley moved to Stamford Bridge from Everton in 2018 and left the club after winning the FA Cup, Europa League and Club World Cup.
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