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London (AP) - After Thomas Tuchel took over the coaching job at Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, he made a dream start with the French capital club with 14 wins in a row in the league.
When the former Dortmund and Mainz coach makes his debut for Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday (7 p.m.), the Blues hope for a similar feat.
Because the situation is serious at Stamford Bridge.
A lot of work is waiting for Tuchel.
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PREMIER LEAGUE: Despite a € 250 million transfer offensive in the summer, Chelsea are only tenth in the league.
Most recently there was only one win from eight league games under Frank Lampard.
Participation in the Champions League is actually mandatory.
Accordingly, points are needed, if possible in the home games on Wednesday against Wolverhampton Wanderers and on Sunday against Burnley FC.
Then the tough London derby awaits at Tottenham Hotspur (February 4th).
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: The fact that Chelsea were knocked out against FC Bayern in the last sixteen of the premier class last season should have annoyed club boss Roman Abramowitsch beyond measure.
Under Tuchel, the blues should play a role again in the Champions League.
In the round of 16 against the uncomfortable Primera leader Atlético Madrid in the games on February 23 and March 17, it should not be the end of the line.
CUP COMPETITIONS: Chelsea are already out of the league cup, but in the FA Cup, second division FC Barnsley (February 10) can make it to the quarter-finals.
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GERMAN TRIO: With the signing of Tuchel, Chelsea's hopes are also linked that the shape curve of the German compatriots Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, who are committed to many millions, will finally rise.
Most recently, the German duo was not even regularly in the starting line-up.
In Lampard's last game, the 3-1 cup win over Luton Town, Werner missed a penalty.
Defender Antonio Rüdiger also hardly played a role recently.
SYSTEM: As a footballer, Lampard was a world star, as a coach, the Chelsea icon had a hard time.
A correct system could not be seen in the former midfield professional.
That should change under Tuchel.
His demanding attacking football with lightning-fast pressing should bring the blues back to success.
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