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Chelsea's shock home defeat by West Brom serves as a 'lesson' for Thomas Tuchel, according to Joe Cole - with pundit insisting 'this isn't the Bundesliga' and praising 'unwavering' quality in the Premier League

Chelsea's chastening home defeat by West Brom serves as a harsh 'lesson' for Thomas Tuchel, according to Joe Cole.

Tuchel was made to suffer his first loss at the helm since replacing Frank Lampard - and the result came about in humiliating fashion with the visitors netting five goals.

Cole insisted that West Brom deserved credit for the shock result, but was quick to warn the Chelsea boss about the high standards often on show in the top flight.

Joe Cole believes Chelsea's shock defeat by West Brom is a 'lesson' for boss Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea were dealt a blow in the race for the Champions League after collapsing at the back

Tuchel managed Borussia Dortmund, and also steered Paris Saint-Germain to success, but was handed his first sobering setback in England by the strugglers.