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Who Thomas Tuchel really is

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October 1, 2021

In May, football coach Thomas Tuchel led Chelsea to the Champions League title – the most prestigious trophy in club football. But his road to the top has been bumpy. While his tactical genius has brought him success, he has also fallen out with various people at his clubs, with one former player even calling him a "dictator". We look back at Tuchel's career from bartender to coaching mastermind.

We look back at Tuchel's development from bartender to coaching mastermind.

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