Tuch of magic
Chelsea could deploy a permanent shift in their formation ahead of the upcoming season.
Significantly, Tuchel played with a back four at both sides – albeit in different shapes.
With PSG, he opted for an attacking 4-2-4 system thanks to the prowess of stars including Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
Should Tuchel land his top targets, the wide-forward areas would be perfect for Raheem Sterling and Raphinha.
Kai Havertz could then operate in a free attacking role while Armanda Broja does all the running up top.
A lively midfield duo of workhorses N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount would keep the ball ticking over while providing adequate support for the backline.
And in defence, Reece James and Ben Chilwell would get the opportunity to push high and wide as attacking full-backs.
Meanwhile, Nathan Ake and Matthijs de Ligt are Tuchel’s top choices in the middle.
Fast, strong and technical, the Dutch duo would be more than capable of protecting goalie Edouard Mendy while also building up play from the back.
But should Tuchel feel the Premier League is not suitable for such a free-flowing formation, he could always opt for the 4-3-3 system he used at Dortmund.
With more or less the same side, one change would see a forward replaced by an extra midfielder.
Conor Gallagher would be the ideal man to slot in alongside Mount, leaving Kante to push up from a deeper position.
