The role of Romelu Lukaku may be high on Thomas Tuchel’s list of priorities this summerThomas Tuchel dropped to his knees beating his fists repeatedly against the Wembley turf as he thought Chelsea’s moment of redemption had arrived amid the turbulence of this chaotic season. The Chelsea manager had been braced for the worst as Sadio Mane stepped forward to take the penalty that would have won the FA Cup for Liverpool, but it was stopped by a brilliant save from Senegal team-mate Edouard Mendy. Tuchel rose to his feet and punched the air – only to feel like he had been punched in the stomach moments later when Liverpool keeper Alisson saved Mason Mount’s penalty, leaving substitute Kostas Tsimikas to complete the formalities for Jurgen Klopp’s side.Klopp ‘could not be more proud’Go to all of our best Chelsea contentPainful history was repeated for Chelsea. They stood toe-to-toe with Liverpool at Wembley, as they did in February’s EFL Cup final, only for penalties to separate the sides at their expense once more. Tuchel’s head was bowed as he ascended the Wembley steps to collect another loser’s medal after an eventful final which ended Chelsea’s hopes of winning one of the four major trophies.It also gave them the unwanted record of being the first team to lose three successive FA Cup finals after defeats by Arsenal and Leicester City. Highlights: Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win FA CupChelsea have suffered trauma on and off the pitch th… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have positives and questions after Liverpool FA Cup defeat
