Thomas Tuchel has been charged with trying to turn around Chelsea's season. Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as Chelsea's new manager, replacing Frank Lampard at the Premier League club. The 47-year-old former Paris St Germain coach has signed an initial 18-month contract and will get to work immediately, Chelsea says. READ MORE:* Frank Lampard sacked as Chelsea manager after just 18 months* Frank Lampard under pressure after Chelsea lose to Manchester City* Frank Lampard allowed to hold talks on vacant Chelsea coaching job"I would like to thank Chelsea for their confidence in me and my staff," Tuchel told Chelsea's club website. "It is never easy to change head coach in the middle of the season but we are very happy to secure one of Europe's best coaches in Thomas Tuchel," Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2021 18:54 UTC