Ralf Rangnick has had a "big impact" on Chelsea head train Thomas Tuchel's managing career, according to the German.
On Thursday afternoon, reviews surfaced that the 63-year-old is set to take over as caretaker supervisor of Manchester United following the Blues' in shape against the Red Devils on Sunday.
Tuchel started his coaching profession as a adolescents instruct at Stuttgart, wherein he became appointed by means of his compatriot Rangnick.
When asked about Rangnick's feasible presence at Old Trafford, Tuchel could not disguise his appreciate for someone who, he claims, persuaded him to live in football whilst his playing days ended prematurely.
Speaking to reporters at a press convention, Tuchel said: "He helped me lots due to the fact he was my train and then he turned into one of the essential figures who satisfied me to try coaching. He had a large have an effect on on everyone presently.
"He showed us that it isn't always essential to observe absolutely everyone to the toilet in soccer games due to the fact that changed into the belief on the time. Defenders follow their strikers anywhere they pass, and he confirmed us that it is viable to shield in a quarter."
Rangnick will be not able to stable a work allow earlier than Saturday's healthy at Stamford Bridge, but it's miles mentioned he could be on the touchline for the Red Devils against Arsenal on Thursday.
