'Yes': on Last Wednesday , Thomas Tuchel says he made a big mistake with a 25-year-old Chelsea player
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admitted in his post-match interview following yesterday's defeat to Real Madrid that his tactical selection of Andreas Christensen was a mistake.
Blues fans witnessed another heavy defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, as their team was defeated 3-1 by Spanish leaders Real Madrid in a Champions League thriller.
Karim Benzema's hat-trick in the first 46 minutes has put Carlo Ancelotti's side firmly in control of the two-legged quarter-final tie.
However, Kai Havertz's first-half goal may have given the Blues a glimmer of hope ahead of the second leg against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu next week.
Chelsea simply couldn't keep up with Madrid attackers Benzema and Vinicius Junior in the first 45 minutes.
Vinicius, a Brazilian winger, tormented Blues defender Christensen, who started as the right-sided centre-back in a back three.
Christensen, 25, was left massively exposed one-on-one against Vinicius, and wing-back Reece James provided little assistance at times.
When asked if he made a mistake starting Christensen on the right side of a three, Tuchel was straightforward: "Yes, it is my mistake."