Injury and fitness concerns.

[reparto corse]

Kovacic and Kante were ran into the ground by Tuchel, which has led to them sustaining chronic issues. Fofana and James were a bit unlucky with knee injuries. 
 

I think in terms of tempo, or playing at a high intensity, this has been an issue since Sarri’s reign and he was the first to notoriously question the players mentality publicly. They pick and choose when to play at a high level whereas the players at rival clubs seem to have it drilled in them every match week. 

There is a deep rooted issue within the club that is allowing it. 

Both were injury prone prior to TT's arrival so your argument makes no sense.

 

[All Barco no bite]

For the past 3 seasons we have been watching our players get pulled off game after game

Those behind the scenes changing room videos sound like an interesting watch.

 

[Sconnie Blue]

Both were injury prone prior to TT's arrival so your argument makes no sense.

Kante maybe, but certainly not Kovacic. He only missed 5 games through injury in 2.5 seasons. Under Tuchel, Kovacic has missed 26 games in 1.5 seasons.  

The signs were always there, which makes Tuchel's decision not to bring in midfield reinforcements over the summer that much more damming. 

 

[strider6004]

Kovacic has not managed more than 25 league games since he arrived.