Chelsea boss Tuchel: Missing Prem title would be failure | OneFootball

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says missing the Premier League title this season would mean failure.

After conquering Europe within four months of taking over at Stamford Bridge last term, the former Paris Saint-Germain manager was expected to provide a genuine challenge to Manchester City this term.

But Chelsea's title bid has fallen away following an alarming slump in December, which has seen them squander a once-six-point lead at the top.

Asked if it would be a failure not to win the title, Tuchel said: “If we weren't now sat in a press conference, I would say yes. It would be also like 'Argh, we should have, argh.'

“I don't know if we can do it in the 18 months or whatever, it depends on many factors. But, yes, yes, I have the desire to win the Premier League with Chelsea. A clear yes.

“Will I be unhappy for the rest of my life if we cannot make it? Maybe not, but I would be absolutely furious with myself if we didn't try.

“So we will try and will not hide from the fact that this is the goal. But on the same side once you achieve it you want to have it again."