However, Steven Schumacher’s side recently ended their three-game winless run in all competitions with a 3-1 triumph over Doncaster on Saturday. With some of their confidence restored, Plymouth will be eager to play in arguably their biggest game of the season so far, but Tuchel insists his team are out to spoil their moment.
Speaking to the press ahead of tomorrow’s kick-off, the German said:
Chelsea thrashed fifth-tier side Chesterfield 5-1 in the last round of the cup at home and a similar result is expected here too.
Tuchel believes it will be a good experience for the minnows to play at Stamford Bridge and while they have respect for them, insists his side won’t make life any easier for the visitors.
Chelsea missing in some key players for Plymouth clash
Tuchel has also confirmed that Reece James, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ben Chilwell will be unavailable for the clash.
James sustained a hamstring injury in December and has been missing in action ever since but he’s set to return after Chelsea’s Club World Cup participation. Chilwell has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury around the same time as James. Loftus-Cheek, the earliest casualty of the three, is still in the process of recovery.
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