Tuchel tests positive for COVID-19

Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for COVID, the club announced less than two hours before their FA Cup fourth round tie with Plymouth. 

"The Chelsea head coach will now follow necessary self-isolation protocols and hopes to join up with the team in Abu Dhabi later next week," the club said in a brief statement. 

The Blues will travel out to the UAE immediately after Saturday's FA Cup tie at home to League 1 side Plymouth Argyle. Chelsea's first match is on Wednesday against Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal or UAE club Al Jazira. After that, they will play again on Saturday in either the final or 3rd place play-off. 

Chelsea have not revealed who will take charge of the Plymouth game, but it is expected to be assistant coach Zsolt Low.

 

February 5, 2022