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Thomas Tuchel, a German mentor eager to change Chelsea’s fortunes

Earlier this week, Chelsea unveilled Thomas Tuchel as their new manager following the sacking of Frank Lampard, the Club’s legend and all-time top goal-scorer.

18-months. That is the time Frank Lampard lasted at Chelsea as a Manager. However, this is a familiar sight to those who have followed Chelsea during Roman Abramovich’s time as the Club’s owner — a Russian billionaire unsatisfied by nothing else but instant results.

Following an impressive first season with the club despite the FIFA transfer ban, the second season was expected to be even better — more especially with the club backing him in the transfer market.

A great start to a season, ruined by a bad spell for Lampard has brought Tuchel to Stamford Bridge.

Tuchel, who led Paris St Germain to a treble last season and a Uefa Champions League final, will reunite with Thiago Silva and Christian Pulisic whom he coached at PSG and Borussia Dortmund respectively.

Perhaps, the biggest reason behind Tuchel’s appointment is to try and get the best out of the Club’s new German recruits, Kai Haverts and Timo Werner — the big money signings who have been shy of goals.

Yesterday’s game against Wolves, his first game in charge, presented Tuchel with a chance to deploy his tactics. A new formation, 3–4–3, saw Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell play as right-wing back and left-wing back respectively, while Chelsea’s star performer so far this season, Mason Mount had to start from the bench.

Despite the result, a goalless draw, Tuchel believes there is still a lot to play for this season.

“I am at a club whose DNA is to win. I am here to challenge for every trophy we play for. This year it is the Champions League and the FA Cup,” Tuchel said.

Chelsea, who currently occupy the 8th spot in the Premier League, 11 points behind table-topping Manchester City, will host Burnley on Sunday.

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