SPORT NEWS: Thomas Tuchel named Chelsea head coach after Frank Lampard sacking

 

Thomas Tuchel named Chelsea head coach after Frank Lampard sacking

Thomas Tuchel confirmed by Chelsea as successor to Frank Lampard as head coach; German won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint-Germain and previously managed Borussia Dortmund; Lampard was sacked by Chelsea after 18-month spell in charge on Monday

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea.

The German was confirmed on Tuesday as the successor to Frank Lampard, who was sacked on Monday. The club said Tuchel had signed an 18-month contract "with the possibility of an extension".

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Chelsea also confirmed that Tuchel would take charge of his first training session on Tuesday evening and will be in the Stamford Bridge dugout for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Wolves.

"I would like to thank Chelsea FC for their confidence in me and my staff," Tuchel told the club website.

"We all have the greatest respect for Frank Lampard's work and the legacy he created at Chelsea. At the same time, I cannot wait to meet my new team and compete in the most exciting league in football.

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