The German has done well to maintain a degree of normality throughout the takeover saga and looks all but certain to ensure whoever replaces Roman Abramovich in ownership will be buying a club in next season’s Champions League.
Brentford visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a west London derby as Tuchel looks to get his side back into the swing of things ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 meeting with Real Madrid.
Thomas Frank’s side look to have pulled themselves out of the relegation mire after a recent run of good form, making Saturday’s game far less of must-win outing.
Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Date, kick-off time and venue
The Premier League game is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday April 2, 2022.
Stamford Bridge will host.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Brentford
With the game kicking off at 3pm BST, it will not be broadcast on TV in the UK due to the blackout across English football at that time.
Highlights: Match of the Day, however, will broadcast highlights when it airs on BBC One day at 10.30pm on Saturday.
Chelsea vs Brentford team news
Reece James has been involved in first-team training after pulling out of the England squad, while Callum Hudson-Odoi and Andreas Christensen were also put through their paces at Cobham.
For Brentford, Christian Eriksen was in fine form on his return to the Denmark team over the course of the international break and looks certain to start once more.
Chelsea vs Brentford prediction
Chelsea have been in good form recently despite all of the problems off the field and surely have too much to beat a Brentford side no longer fighting for their lives.
Chelsea to win 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea wins: 10
Draws: 2
Brentford wins: 4
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