Rio Ferdinand singles out Chelsea star for praise after Thomas Tuchel's first game as boss

Rio Ferdinand believes Thomas Tuchel has a lot of work to do at Chelsea, following the club's goalless draw with Wolves last night. This was the first game for the German coach in charge of the Blues, while the club failed to break down the rivals, despite Tuchel's changes in the squad. "He’s going to have to get out on the training pitch and he’s going to have to get his tactical board out and make these guys understand it’s not all about possession," Ferdinand told BT Sport. "You’ve got to want to hurt and penetrate against teams. "We’ve said that at half-time, there wasn’t much more really until Pulisic and Mason Mount came on the pitch and they looked a little bit more threatening. Listen, you can’t judge him on this game." Former Manchester United man, however, was hugely impressed by one of the club players after the match. "It was the best I’ve seen Hudson Odoi to be honest with you. He was the most creative player, he was the outlet. Late on in the game he defended well," he added. "What he would have learned is he’s gone for experience today but I think Mason Mount and Pulisic are the people who are going to give him that thrust up the top of the pitch."

Source: Metro UK

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