As Thomas Tuchel get's ready to take charge of his first game for Chelsea tonight, we take a look at what some of his footballing counterparts have said about him...

Jurgen Klopp

“You can see really his influence, he has changed their style and how they play. I know a lot of people who have worked with him, they all are full of respect for him.”

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

“He’s one of the best coaches that I’ve had. I can’t deny his talent. You could say that his style is a bit like that of Guardiola. In any case, they play with the same spirit.”

Dani Alves

“He’s incredible. I have met a German with a Brazilian soul. The atmosphere he’s created here is amazing, he’s brought the pleasure back into coming to work. He really reminds me of Pep.

Gianluigi Buffon

"He transmits an incredible empathy, and a great serenity, not like some coaches in Italy who prepare training as if they were in nuclear laboratories"

Neymar

“I would give my life on the pitch for Thomas Tuchel.”

Pep Guardiola

“Thomas lives football. He has this passion, this desire to want to know everything, to get better. He’s 24 hours a day thinking about his team. I like that about him.”