Thomas Tuchel has claimed that it is easier to manage Romelu Lukaku than Neymar or Kylian Mbappe as the Chelsea boss aimed a dig at his former club, Paris Saint-Germain.
Tuchel, 48, spent two years with the French giants, taking them to the Champions League final in 2019, only to fall at the final hurdle to Bayern Munich in Lisbon.
The Parisians dismissed the German coach last December, and he has since gone on to win the Champions League with Chelsea and has transformed the club into title contenders this campaign.
And during an appearance at the 'Festival dello Sport', organised by Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuchel shared his thoughts on Chelsea, PSG and managing star players.
The Italian outlet has released some of the interview in advance of its release in their 'Sportsweek' magazine, in which the German compared new £97million signing Lukaku to PSG stars Neymar and Mbappe.
'It's easier to coach Lukaku than Neymar or Mbappe,' he said via BeSoccer.
On the differences between Chelsea and PSG, Tuchel added that he needed to use his diplomacy skills while in Paris.
'They are two completely different clubs with regards to style and organisation,' he said.
'At PSG, I felt I was the Minister for Sport. I had to also manage family members and friends of the stars.
'At Chelsea, I work much more calmly.'
The Blues currently sit atop the Premier League table after eight games, holding a one-point lead over rivals Liverpool ahead of their clash with Norwich on Saturday.
3RxX-Reno
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'At PSG, I felt I was the Minister for Sport. I had to also manage family members and friends of the stars. He is talking about icardi and drama queen wife
Chrismaris1
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managing players of mbappe and Neymar is difficult you can tell ur inner mind the truth and be free from the nonsense you post here.... this is because those two guys may disrespect your style of play or pattern and may show an "I don't care" attitude even in training...if u drop em ,family ,fans everyone comes for you. lukaku it's much easier...
FaithEvans
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Tuchel is right, all these superstars that can't be substituted, kept on the bench, with too much privileges and they refuse to press when they lose the ball will always give u problems... He's indeed more calm at Chelsea.
fuzackmryz
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Lukaku is very humble man and has understandably
ORUVAL3
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Stop the comparison...Neymar and Mbappe are players of their own sphere...Lukaku is just getting there...and you should also look through yourself...stop comparing these guys because you may meet them again on your way ...down or up!!!
FaithEvans
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Stop the comparison...Neymar and Mbappe are players of their own sphere...Lukaku is just getting there...and you should also look through yourself...stop comparing these guys because you may meet them again on your way ...down or up!!!
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Understanding is clearly not ur strong suit.
Gunners4ever❤
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Stop the comparison...Neymar and Mbappe are players of their own sphere...Lukaku is just getting there...and you should also look through yourself...stop comparing these guys because you may meet them again on your way ...down or up!!!
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What comparison? Please learn how to read simple English.
Delexzzy
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Stop the comparison...Neymar and Mbappe are players of their own sphere...Lukaku is just getting there...and you should also look through yourself...stop comparing these guys because you may meet them again on your way ...down or up!!!
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Try to read and understand before commenting.... he said he is easy to manage not he is better or at their level
AMODEMAJA
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Understanding is clearly not ur strong suit.
i swear. the guy just wan talk