Soccer - Chelsea performances better than results suggest, says Tuchel

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Everton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 16, 2021 Everton manager Rafael Benitez shakes hands with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Chelsea's poor run of results is not a fair reflection of their performances on the pitch, manager Thomas Tuchel said, adding that his players finding it difficult to cope with plaudits may be one of many reasons that could explain their current form.

Tuchel's side have only won three of their last seven Premier League games and slipped from the top of the standings to third place, four points adrift of leaders Manchester City and three behind Liverpool after 17 games.