Chelsea boss Tuchel on Man City Cup prep: A few beers | OneFootball

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been trying to ease the pressure on his players ahead of tonight's clash with FA Cup semifinal opponents Manchester City.

Tuchel's preparation has been as much about relaxing his players physically and mentally as it has been about coming up with a tactical strategy to beat his idol.

“We are aware that it is necessary to recover mentally," he said. “For example, we decided to stay overnight in Sevilla because we knew the hotel. It was very nice, in a nice setting.

“We had the chance to sit outside because the weather was very warm. It was a calming circumstance to enjoy each other's company.

“We had a good sleep and we had a chance to stay together after the match because we created a bubble there. It was a good chance because the players have not been able to go out, go to restaurants.

“For almost a year now, we cannot share a dressing room. So we created this just to feel some time together, have talks outside of tactics and line-ups to just bond, let the players bond, enjoy an evening after a game. Have a glass of wine or beer if they want.

“It was important to have this environment and organise it like this. It was part of the mental recovery."