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Tipped as one of the longshots and now England manager, Thomas Tuchel is the polarising German football coach known for his brilliance, fanaticism, and sometimes cruelty. Simon and Mehreen cover the fascinating and complex world of Tuchel, whose career is defined by never-ending cycles of success and self-destruction. They chronicle his rollercoaster career—from early days in Germany under the shadow of Jürgen Klopp, to rises and falls at Paris St Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. Discover how the enigmatic Tuchel’s unconventional training methods, tactical innovation towards coaching, and workaholic lifestyle lead him to become such a dividing and impressive figure of today’s football. Time stamps:00:30 - Introduction to Thomas Tuchel01:03 - His unique lifestyle and beliefs01:41 - The cycle: Success and self-destruction02:04 - Potential candidacy for the England national team03:21 - Early career and influences05:33 - Playing career and transition to coaching07:24 - Influence of Ralf Rangnick09:09 - Innovative coaching methods and rise at Mainz23:23 - Sabbatical and learning from other sports30:14 - Terrorist attack on Dortmund's team bus32.20 - Strained relationship with Dortmund's management33:56 - Move to Paris Saint-Germain34:50 - Approach to managing star players at Paris Saint Germain36:24 - Champions League final and abrupt departure from Paris Saint Germain38:42 - Arrival at Chelsea and immediate impact43:26 - Winning the Champions League with Chelsea50:26 - Personal challenges and departure from Chelsea53:36 - Brief tenure at Bayern Munich55:40 - Speculation on becoming England managerJoin the Heroes and Humans Supporters Club!Are you a fan of Heroes and Humans and can’t wait for the next episode? Why not become part of our exclusive community and get even closer to the action?By joining our official H&H Supporters Club on Patreon, you’ll unlock access to behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, bonus content, and special Q&A sessions with your hosts, Mehreen and Simon. Whether you're looking for deeper insights into football’s biggest personalities or just can’t wait for the next episode, we’ve got something for you.Don’t miss out! Support us and get more from your favourite podcast.Join us today at patreon.com/heroesandhumansFollow @heroesandhumans everywhere.InstagramTikTokFacebookXVisit our website for news & updates heroesandhumans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices