BREAKING: Tuchel finally reveals real reason for Kai Havertz absence in FA Cup final
Kai Havertz of Chelsea was left out of the FA Cup final squad.
However, The Blues manager went with Romelu Lukaku, who lasted 85 minutes before being replaced by Hakim Ziyech.
Tuchel explained that Kai Havertz felt his hamstring before the game, which was the cause for his absence.
Speaking to ITV ahead of kick-off, Thomas Tuchel said: “Kai, we tried until the very last minute. This morning he had hamstring problems, not a real injury.
“But he feels if he goes, there will be a real injury so if he says this in front a final you know it’s serious enough to not start. He is a guy who puts in a lot of sprints so you cannot take the risk.”
When asked if he picked the side with form in mind, Tuchel replied: “Of course, the final is about rhythm and form.”