Thomas Tuchel's advice to misfiring strikers? 'Close your eyes and pray'

There was a compelling logic to Tuchel’s advice that the pair should just stop over-thinking their predicament, close their eyes, and “hope to God!”

Leeds United's Luke Ayling, Chelsea's Kai Havertz and Leeds United's Jack Harrison (right) battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Elland Road

Thomas Tuchel is presumably being paid for more sophisticated coaching tips than “close your eyes and pray” but when it comes to Chelsea’s misfiring strike force, there was a lot of common sense in the advice issued by the German at Elland Road.

A third goalless draw in his 12 unbeaten games in charge of Chelsea left Tuchel’s side with just two goals conceded, but only 13 scored, in that spell.