Thomas Tuchel focused on how he's 'all on his own' with odd 'canceled flight' excuse after shock Leeds loss, claims Jan Age Fjortoft... as ESPN pundit suggests tactic is a plea to the Chelsea board 'to get him a striker'

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was slammed for his 'silly' excuses by ESPN pundit Jan Age Fjortoft following the Blues' loss on Sunday.

Chelsea were left humiliated by Leeds United at Elland Road as they suffered a 3-0 defeat during a masterful performance from the hosts.

The Blues fell behind after 33 minutes when goalkeeper Edouard Mendy gifted the ball to Brenden Aaronson to score. Rodrigo doubled Leeds' advantage four minutes later when he headed in a free-kick from Jack Harrison, who netted himself in the second half before Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off with six minutes to go.