Chelsea can put right Mohamed Salah blunder if Marina Granovskaia signs Liverpool transfer gem
Thomas Tuchel has consistently expressed how settled he is at Stamford Bridge.
Having taken the time to reflect on his Chelsea tenure after being awarded Best FIFA Men's Coach of 2021, he spoke about how the Chelsea environment had helped to get the best out of him.
"The company here, the support in the club from day one has been outstanding. I feel like I can be the best version of myself. I’ve been trusted, supported, and this you can never ever underestimate."
These words paint a broader view of Tuchel's first 12 months in SW6. Culturally he grasps the high expectations of the club, delivering one of the most valued trophies after little more than four months in the role.
But now, as we take our first steps into the German's second year at the helm, a major question looms: will Tuchel be fully backed in the summer transfer window to give him the best chance of bringing the Premier League title back to Chelsea?
There were hopes after the Champions League win that the euphoria and confidence injected from that night would propel a group of players who had regularly faltered in title races to another level.
However, the past month brought up old issues that preceded Tuchel's tenure and more severe questions over the club's recruitment with expensive signings struggling to make an impact.
We can look over to Liverpool whose recruitment has appeared to be the opposite under Jurgen Klopp.
Their hit-to-miss ratio of signings has been impressive and consistently Klopp has been provided with players who elevate the quality of his system.
Part of the brilliance behind their recruitment for several years has been the influence of Michael Edwards, the club's sporting director.
Edwards and Klopp have formed a winning