Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel could become the third successive German coach to win the Champions League this weekend, after Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Bayern Munich's Hansi Flick. What is it about German coaches and their philosophy to the game that is increasingly attractive and successful? "So an academy coach at a German club is just as important as a first-team coach. A German coach at U19 level is called an 'elite' coach for a reason; because they take that level really seriously. Nagelsmann began in 1860 Munich's youth setup before a successful spell at Hoffenheim's academy earned him the head coach role there.

Source: Sky sports May 28, 2021 15:45 UTC