Thomas Tuchel reveals he has waited ‘many years’ to get the chance to work with midfielder N’Golo Kante while new Chelsea boss adds it is ‘simply amazing’ to have a player like Cesar Azpilicueta in his team
- Thomas Tuchel took charge of his first game as Chelsea boss on Wednesday
- It was a 0-0 draw with Wolves but the German was optimistic for the future
- Tuchel explained how he has tried for ‘many years’ to work with N’Golo Kante
- The new boss was also full of praise for the ‘simply amazing’ Cesar Azpilicueta
New Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed his delight at finally being able to work with N’Golo Kante, having spent ‘many years’ trying to sign him at other clubs.
Tuchel took charge of his first game on Wednesday night as Chelsea manager, a 0-0 stalemate against Wolves at Stamford Bridge.
And while World Cup winner Kante played no part due to injury, Tuchel’s happiness at working with the Frenchman was not dampened by the result.
Thomas Tuchel (right) waited ‘many years’ to get the opportunity to coach N’Golo Kante (left)
‘The funny thing is when you join a team in the middle of the season, I already know the likes of Kai [Havertz], Timo [Werner], Toni [Rudiger],’ Tuchel said.
‘I wanted many years to have N’Golo Kante in my team and now I have him here, also Olivier Giroud, we have a clear picture.
‘I have been following the Premier League for many years both in Dortmund and in Paris so I have a clear picture of what the guys are capable of. To find a guy like [Cesar] Azpilicueta in your office is simply amazing because in the end I am also a fan of football.’
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The German (right) also added it is ‘simply amazing’ to have a player like Cesar Azpilicueta