'The title? I don't think so': Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel on targets at new club

Chelsea's new manager Thomas Tuchel has said that winning the Premier League will not be a realistic target for him. As per the German coach, it is more important to focus on getting the team to play to its full potential as quickly as possible.

"The title? Wow. I don't think so. We have to be realistic," he told reporters.

"When you sign for Chelsea as a player or manager, you sign for the expectation to challenge for titles ... the Premier League, the Champions League and all the cups.

"At the same time, we have to be realistic. There are a lot of teams between us and fourth place, a lot of points between us. Maybe the best thing now, by stepping up in the middle of the season, is not to lose focus when we look too far ahead.

"Work on a daily basis on the details, on the progression in our game and the points will follow. We have the capacity to hurt everybody in every competition. It's my job to bring the team to its level as fast as possible. Step by step."

Former PSG boss replaced Frank Lampard, who was sacked by the Blues on Tuesday for poor performance in the Premier League. The first match under Tuchel ended in a draw giving Chelsea just one point.

The result against Wolves left Chelsea eighth on 30 points, 11 behind leaders Manchester City, and Tuchel said he did not think his new side could make up that gap.

The London-based club will now face Burnley for a Premier League clash on Sunday.