^*^ ‘It is a huge mistake’: Tuchel rues Mendy error in Chelsea’s heavy defeat at Leeds

• Chelsea manager denies Leeds’s pressing was decisive factor
• Marsch says: ‘Our way of playing made them make mistakes’

An unhappy Thomas Tuchel branded Édouard Mendy’s error that allowed Leeds’s opening goal as “huge” and criticised how his defence conceded a second from a free-kick as Chelsea were beaten 3-0 at Elland Road.

A first victory in the fixture for Leeds in 20 years was precipitated by Mendy’s decision not to clear a backpass. Instead the Chelsea goalkeeper tried to dribble past Brenden Aaronson and the No 7 stole the ball and scored.

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