'It is important to show spirit for everyone working at the club'published at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2022
Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle
Chelsea
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel speaking with Sky Sports: "There were a lot of questions we had to answer. Creating chances was hard, it became tougher and it was very important not to concede to have the chance to win it. It was a brilliant end.
"The pass was excellent and [Kai Havertz's] control and finish was outstanding.
"Kai works hard in every game. With he kilometres he's running, to have the ability to finish it like this at the end of the game was what we needed - a moment of pure quality to win it."
On Kai Havertz's challenge on Dan Burn: "I know Kai and think he would never intend to hurt an opponent. I didn't see it, so better not to comment, but if he got lucky then I accept that."
On travel arrangements for Chelsea's Champions League match in Lille on Wednesday: "We love football and what we do. If we have a plane we will go by plane. If not then by train, or by coach. If not I drive a seven-seater. Whatever happens, we will be there.
"I know the matter is more important, I am joking, of course, but we need to have hope and stay confident. It is a massive club and I hope there will be a light at the end of the tunnel."
On the club's future: "There is not much news but hopefully the sale will come. I am not a person who worries too much. It is important to set the spirit and show that spirit for everyone working at Stamford Bridge and at [the training ground in] Cobham.
"It is not just the first team. Others worry much more and for them it's important we show fighting spirit. Unfortunately, we cannot influence the situation, but that gives us the chance to put it aside and focus on the things we can influence."