3 Style tweaks Tuchel should make to his Chelsea team

Now, obviously it is easy to sit in an office whilst attempting to instruct and critique a master such as the German on his techniques. Yet an element which felt absent at times last season is smoothness in play progression, and it remains a matter.

Tuchel’s men, whether he was at Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain or in England, enjoy lengthier possessions. There is a need for impetus on occasion, and using specific stratagem to defeat differing adversaries would aid overall quality along with potency.

However, the versatility of the wingback formation and midfield rotating into different positions favoured by the former PSG boss, does ensure the type of system or influence I have described in some areas. Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella match the calibre of their counterparts, so there is no issue there. What I would like to see is a step up in intensity in the final third coupled with an increasingly assured aura on the pitch.

Interchangeable attacking trio

As explained in detail by exceptional outlet The Coaches’ Voice, the preferred Tuchel way only works with a dynamic midfield. Therefore, if N’golo Kante or Jorginho underperform or cannot still be necessarily impactful, maybe Mateo Kovacic and Conor Gallagher could provide the necessary skill sets and energy.

Goals breed confidence, so allowing freedom for the more headstrong and independent athletes – like strikers and wingers – is appropriate. During contests, having an interchangeable front line might unlock other routes to goal.

Under the tutelage of the 48-year-old at Stamford Bridge, a solo goalscorer is generally accompanied by two No.10s. On occasion there are two up top; a false-nine is also now prevalent, which has worked extremely well – or was very fruitful – with Kai Havertz leading.

Incorporating Sterling and getting the best out of him is paramount. When with Guardiola, he was a wingman as opposed to a narrow placed attacker. Though the 27-year-old had licence to roam and consequently found himself in a constantly fortunate yet planned tap-in zone.