EPL 2022-23: 'I think it does not take a lot to beat us' - Tuchel after Southampton stuns Chelsea

It was another shocker on the opening day of Matchday 5 of the 2022-23 English Premier League (EPL), as Chelsea was beaten 1-2 by Southampton at the Saint Mary's Stadium on Tuesday night. It happened to be the visitors' second defeat of the season, as they are currently placed eighth in the league table, while the hosts have risen to seventh place. The Blues have managed a couple of wins and a draw, besides the two losses, with the other defeat coming against Leeds United away from home 0-3. In the meantime, Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel was disappointed with the failure and concerned that it was becoming easy for the sides to beat his men.

After Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea an early lead in the 23rd minute, Romeo Lavia pulled off the equaliser five minutes later before Adam Armstrong scored the winner at the stroke of half-time. Talking to BT Sport, Tuchel said, "I don't know if concerned is the word, I dislike to lose, and it's the second time in the season, very early."

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"I think it does not take a lot to beat us. It is what I don't like. We are humble enough to understand that we can lose matches and, of course, away matches. We don't like it, and we try to win every match, but the way we do this is something we need to understand as fast as possible and to change," added Tuchel.

"It's difficult. I don't know why. We start well in all the games, and obviously, we struggle with our focus and match consistency. It's not enough to play 20 minutes good. We did the same in Leeds. Then, one thing goes against us, and we struggle to find answers and fight our way back if things don't go in our direction," Tuchel concluded.