Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes ‘something’ is happening behind the scenes at Chelsea following Thomas Tuchel‘s recent rant.
The former England defender was referring to the Blues manager’s press conference after their 4-0 preseason defeat to Arenal, where Tuchel explained the problems with his squad.
The Blues managed to only win one of their pre-season friendlies on their tour of the USA against Club America, Charlotte and the Gunners.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel (pictured) seems unhappy at Chelsea after his recent rant
Pundit Rio Ferdinand believes ‘something’ is happening behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have signed four senior players so far this summer – Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Carney Chukwuemeka and Gabriel Slonina – after losing Andreas Christensen to Barcelona and Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid on free transfers.
Romelu Lukaku, who re-joined the Blues for £97million last summer, has also gone out on loan to Serie A side Inter Milan.
Ferdinand feels the German may be disgruntled by the lack of activity in the transfer market with the new Premier League season set to begin this weekend.
Ferdinand feels the German may be disgruntled by the lack of activity in the transfer market
‘I don’t care about results in pre-season, it was more the aftermath,’ Ferdinand told Mirror Sport via BT Sport.
‘The way the manager spoke in the press conference afterwards was the startling thing for me, it opened my eyes.
‘There must be some things happening behind the scenes that we’re not aware of as yet, he seems disgruntled and unhappy.
‘There are maybe some players angling for a move behind-the-scenes that we’re not aware of.
‘He’s brought Sterling in who will be a great addition, but if they lose the players that they’re talking about losing.
The former defender says Raheem Sterling (pictured) and Kalidou Koulibaly are good additions
‘Rudiger’s a massive loss, but Koulibaly’s come in – I think he’ll be a good signing this year.
‘He’s experienced. But I think they need more again and I think he’s very aware of that and it’s not happening quick enough for them.
‘If they don’t have any more movement in the window, I’d be worried about them.’
The former defender’s comments were sparked by Tuchel’s post-match remarks in Florida after being asked if Chelsea will be ready for the new Premier League campaign.
Tuchel said: ‘I can not guarantee it. I saw today a team in…