It is “far too simplistic” to suggest that the form of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz influenced Chelsea’s appointment of Thomas Tuchel, says Pat Nevin, with the Blues turning to a man they consider to be the best fit for a demanding post.
Another change in the dugout has been made at Stamford Bridge some 18 months after managerial reins were handed to club legend Frank Lampard.
He made positive progress through his debut campaign at the helm, but expectations rose again during the summer of 2020 as Roman Abramovich bankrolled another elaborate spending spree.