Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea legacy highlights unpopular Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola opinion

When we speak of great managers we think of names such as Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. They are arguably two of the world's leading managers right now. Right behind them is Thomas Tuchel.

To those reading, this is purely an unpopular opinion piece, we can agree to disagree throughout and that is absolutely okay.

Prior to his Chelsea appointment, Thomas Tuchel was under scrutiny. Not because he was underperforming but because he couldn't take an all-star Paris Saint-Germain team to Champions League victory. His career path has always been in the shadow of Klopp's and now at Chelsea he is proving to his doubters just how much of a genius he is.

The two best Premier League managers will make their exit soon, and Chelsea are in pole position to dominate with their current boss.

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid change shows what next Chelsea owners must do for Thomas Tuchel

Do you know the saying, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade? That has been the epitome of Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea career so far. Making just one permanent signing over the last 15 months, the German manager has managed to take the Blues to an FA Cup final and managed to do what he and several other managers could not do with PSG - win the Champions League. He has also taken Chelsea to the FIFA Club World Cup and finally bought that trophy home for them. Two major trophies in just over a year - plus the UEFA Super Cup ahead of the start of this season.

The more old school, conventional fans see beyond the trophies. Being a manager is about winning but it's also about how well you can build a philosophy and make it work with your group of players. Most importantly, how well you connect with the fans. That's what makes Jurgen Klopp a Liverpool