Thomas Tuchel has been following in the mighty managerial footsteps of Jurgen Klopp for most of his own impressive career. And, like the Anfield supremo, Tuchel, 47, who succeeded Klopp at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund, is considered one of Germany's finest modern-day coaches.
However, as the new Chelsea chief joins Klopp on English shores, he accepts that matching his compatriot’s feats over here - let alone eclipsing them - is a massive task.
Not just on the pitch, where Klopp has conquered all by leading the Reds to their first title in 30 years, but also off it, where he has proved such an engaging character.Yet Tuchel, sacked by Paris Saint-Germain on Christmas Eve after taking them to the Champions League final last summer, is.
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