Thomas Tuchel comes across as a deep thinker and someone who continually strives for improvement, but he is also a manager who likes a laugh.

When you consider Chelsea’s previous managers, such as Maurizio Sarri, Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho, a lighter touch has proven a welcome addition to the training ground at Cobham where the mood has improved significantly since January.

Four months ago, with the dressing room split and former boss Frank Lampard set to

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