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🎙 Thomas Tuchel will be presented to the media at 1.30pm (UK) today!

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Tuchel starts by saying he 'absolutely couldn't miss the chance to join one of the biggest clubs in the world' and it was an 'easy choice'. He says he has big ambitions and his first days have been 'amazing'.

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Tuchel hopes the Chelsea supporters will get behind him, and he completely understands why some will be disappointed Frank Lampard left. Tuchel reveals he received a message from Lampard today wishing him luck: 'I have the biggest respect for him and his legacy.'

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Tuchel says he is happy with the squad size and adds Kante returned to training today so he has 22 outfield players to pick from. He thinks that is a good number considering our busy schedule and the fact we are in three different competitions.

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Tuchel: 'People should be excited to come to Stamford Bridge and watch our team, and see a team playing with a special kind of energy and atmosphere, but at Chelsea we play for trophies and titles, we don't hide from that.'

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Tuchel says it is a 'big, big challenge' to take over a team in the middle of the season, especially this one. He says we will miss the supporters in the stadium, and also because of social distancing rules at Cobham it is harder to create a bond between everyone.

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Tuchel believes the Premier League brings the best out of coaches and players, and he expects it to do the same for him as he pits his wits against the best managers in the world.

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On Kante's best position, Tuchel thinks it is in a 'double six' in the middle of the pitch where we can use his energy and his range of attributes.

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Tuchel says he likes what he sees from Mount so far: 'His personality is amazing and he is such a competitive guy. He leaves his heart on the pitch and he cares for Chelsea 100 per cent. This is the best basis for big development.'

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On Billy Gilmour, Tuchel says he is a 'strategic guy with a high level of understanding, and super quick with his feet and decision making'. He sees no reason for anyone in the squad to leave this month.

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That's all from Thomas Tuchel's first media conference at Cobham. There will be plenty more from a fascinating press conference on our website and the 5th Stand app soon. Thanks for following.

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