Tuchel accepts Chelsea fanbase will pine for Lampard

But the new manager has targeted Champions League and FA Cup success this season
Tuchel accepts Chelsea fanbase will pine for Lampard

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London.

THOMAS Tuchel insists he is under no illusions about the demands that will be placed on him after being installed as Chelsea head coach, and immediately targeted success in this season’s FA Cup and Champions League.

Tuchel - who revealed he had received a good luck message from predecessor Frank Lampard - took charge of the scoreless draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night, 24 hours after being appointed to his new position and acknowledged he cannot expect the luxury of an extended bedding in period.

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