Tuchel reacted as Ancelotti set to miss Chelsea vs Real Madrid clash
The Blues play host to Liverpool in the quarter-final of the Champions League on Wednesday night.
However, according to reports, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti could miss this tie.
Ancelotti had tested positive to covid last Wednesday after feeling some symptoms of the virus, but was reportedly feeling fine again by the weekend.
Ancelotti failed to return a negative test in time for their trip to Celta Vigo on Saturday, and could as well miss the Champions League game at the Bridge.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel who missed Chelsea’s semi-final clash in the Club World Cup due to Covid, has admitted that it does make a difference when the head coach isn’t at the ground live, and wishes Carlo Ancelotti will be present for the huge game on Wednesday night.
Tuchel said: “It does make a difference, but nowadays you have a lot of virtual help, so I’m pretty sure he can do the team talks and can be in touch with all his players and staff.
“But it’s always better and much nicer to be there and have a direct influence.
“I think this is what we as coaches love the most, to be in the middle of the room and be part of the group so that we can constantly communicate, not only with words but also with how you feel, like with a smile.
“When all this is missing it’s strange, you can feel something is missing.”
He added: “I hope he still makes it.
“I have the information that he will try to arrive tomorrow in the evening. I personally hope he makes it.
“He’s a big coach, a big personality and it would be nice to have him on the sideline for this kind of game.”