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Chelsea could deploy a permanent shift in their formation ahead of next season.
It is significant that Tuchel played with a back four on both sides – albeit in different forms.
With PSG, he opted for an attacking 4-2-4 system thanks to the ability of stars including Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
If Tuchel were to reach its top targets, the widespread areas would be perfect for Raheem Sterling and Raphinha.
Kai Havertz can then function in a free attacking role while Armanda Broja does all the run-up.
A lively midfield duo of workmates N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount will keep tapping the ball while providing adequate support for the backline.
And in defense, Reece James and Ben Chilwell would have the opportunity to push high and wide as attacking fullbacks.
Meanwhile, Nathan Ake and Matthijs de Ligt Tuchel’s leading choices are in the middle.
Fast, strong and technical, the Dutch duo would be more than able to protect goalkeeper Edouard Mendy while also building up play from behind.
But should Tuchel feel the Premier League is not suited for such a free-flowing formation, he could always opt for the 4-3-3 system he used at Dortmund.
With more or less the same side, one change would replace a forward with an extra midfielder.
Conor Gallagher will be the ideal man to move in next to Mount, allowing Kante to push up from a deeper position.