Thomas Tuchel: 'Stupid' to think Covid and injury-hit Chelsea in title race

Reece James suffered a nasty-looking hamstring injury and Andreas Christensen a back problem to lengthen Chelsea’s list of absentees, with seven players still out due to Covid isolation

Mason Mount was left dejected after Brighton scored a late equaliser against Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Chelsea would be “stupid” to think they can compete for the Premier League title with their Covid-19 and injury-ravaged squad.

Danny Welbeck’s added-time header stunned the embattled Blues to steal Brighton a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.