The German manager has lifted the Blues up to fifth from mid-table since his arrival – and he suggests this is just the beginning.
Thomas Tuchel is of the belief that Chelsea can reach the standards set by Manchester City and can challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Chelsea spent over €250 million to bring in quality talents from around Europe to Stamford Bridge last summer.
Tuchel has been tasked with taking this star-studded side to the Champions League through a top-four finish – something which seemed too big an ask for Frank Lampard.
So far, the former Paris Saint-Germain is on the right path. Only a single point separates his team from the lowest Champions League spot.
However, the German tactician has higher aims. He hopes to emulate the recent exploits of Pep Guardiola, who recently guided his team to a 21st successive victory across all competitions.
Tuchel was reminded that it has been four years since Chelsea last won the league title, and that they have finished 30, 26, and 33 points behind the champions after 2016-17.
“If you read these numbers out loud, it seems not [realistic] but we should also not limit ourselves, we should at least try and not prepare for excuses,” he responded, via ESPN.
“It’s a small line between arguments that I can see and realistic arguments that are simply there. The amount of points shows how big the gap was and still is.
“Sometimes, it’s good to look at the reality and have the ambition to close [the gap] as fast as possible. The point is, will we close the gap to Man City this season? No we will not, this is impossible.
“But from next season, all of us start with zero points and City were in trouble this season and nobody took advantage of it. It’s proven in sports that you can improve fast and grow with a certain momentum if you catch that momentum.
“We absolutely want to make it possible. It’s a small line between looking at reality and admitting reality, admitting that it’s a long way to go and still not allowing it to become an excuse.
“Now, we are challenging for the top four which was a big, big task when we stepped in and from next year, we will challenge for all titles and all competitions for sure.”
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