π Thomas Tuchel will be presented to the media at 1.30pm (UK) today!
Watch it πΉπΆππ² on Facebook, the 5th Stand app or our club website. #WelcomeTuchel
Tuchel starts by saying he 'absolutely couldn't miss the chance to join one of the biggest clubs in the world' and it was an 'easy choice'. He says he has big ambitions and his first days have been 'amazing'.
Tuchel hopes the Chelsea supporters will get behind him, and he completely understands why some will be disappointed Frank Lampard left. Tuchel reveals he received a message from Lampard today wishing him luck: 'I have the biggest respect for him and his legacy.'
Frank Lampard will speak to the media via video link at 1.30pm today! π¨βπ»
The boss is here and starts with some injury news: 'Billy Gilmour has had an operation on his knee this morning and we estimate he'll be out for somewhere between three and four months unfortunately. We're all disappointed but I've spoken to him and he's a tough lad.'
Lampard responds to some reports about Tammy Abraham's contract situation by saying the striker is not at a critical stage in his deal and needs to focus on playing in these last few weeks of the season. He doesn't want to get into contract clauses.
Lampard starts with an injury update ahead of Palace: 'Kante won't be in the squad - he has a low-level hamstring injury so it will be a week or so hopefully.' Kovacic trained today but will also be unavailable tomorrow, as will Tomori.
Frank believes Manchester United are the biggest threat from behind us in the table as they have plenty of quality individual players and are gaining momentum. However, he states our emphasis remains on us and our performances.
Frank Lampard has arrived for his #CHELEI press conference...
Frank: 'There were good parts of the Man United game that got lost in the result but not lost on me. Against Liverpool, we played one of the top teams in the world and really matched them.'
Lampard says Sunday's game against Leicester is a big game for us in front of our own fans. He warns that Brendan Rodgers has a good mix of experienced and young players so will be a tough opponent.