4. Thomas Tuchel Training Sessions
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In the series “Training Sessions”, this book offers insight into the working methods and football philosophy of Thomas Tuchel.
The system Tuchel implemented at Chelsea is incredibly effective for attacking play. Chelsea continues to demonstrate that time and again. At least — depending on how you define football. In today’s game, attacking is no longer possible without defending well, and the transition between the two happens at lightning speed. In last year’s Champions League final, which Chelsea won 1–0 against Manchester City, the team had only 42% possession.
Still, Tuchel doesn’t believe that his side played defensively by definition. He himself stated:
“What is offensive and what is defensive? You could talk about that for weeks and still not agree. (...) What matters is that football is attractive, that players are active and play with intensity. Those elements can be found both in attack and in defence.”
This mindset reflects the kind of modern coach Thomas Tuchel is — something he proved by winning the Champions League with Chelsea.
In this book, you’ll find training exercises that were actually used at his clubs, alongside drills inspired by Tuchel’s footballing vision. Hopefully, some of these exercises will spark your own ideas and can be adapted to fit your own coaching style — and your team.
Edition 4, June 2025
