The two Chelsea stars that could benefit from Thomas Tuchel being named England boss including £50m star

One of the reasons Thomas Tuchel was appointed as England's manager is his previous success at Chelsea, where he transformed a struggling side inherited from Frank Lampard into Champions League winners. To achieve that, Tuchel made several key changes, including altering the team's formation, convincing some top players to make sacrifices for the system, and implementing a style of play that suited the squad. Notably, he managed to neutralize Manchester City, one of the strongest teams globally, making them look blunt and ineffective during their matches.

This success story sounds straightforward, but it involved turning around a team that had been underperforming and needed fresh ideas and a new voice. Tuchel's impact allowed players like Reece James, Ben Chilwell, and Thiago Silva—who missed out on the Champions League final in prior years—to lift the trophy.

Now, Tuchel faces pressure in his new role, partly due to his German nationality. However, he seems to be leveraging his Chelsea connections. For instance, the England video analyst will be a former Chelsea staff member who worked with Tuchel, and Anthony Barry, who served as his assistant at Chelsea, has joined him again in this new role. This familiarity suggests that Tuchel is building a team with individuals he knows well.

Who Are the Players That Could Benefit?

One player who might be keen to seize this opportunity is Raheem Sterling, currently out on loan. Despite not featuring for the Three Lions since the World Cup in Qatar, Sterling is eager to return to the national team setup. His skill set could be pivotal under Tuchel's management, considering how the German coach utilized him during their time together at Chelsea. Signed from Manchester City for £50 million, Sterling struggled to be the main man at Chelsea but could use a strong season to push for a national team recall.

Another potential beneficiary is Chelsea captain Reece James. The young fullback missed both the Euros and the World Cup due to injuries but is now back in training. With next year’s international competitions on the horizon, James is looking to re-establish himself in the England team. Kyle Walker is getting older, and Trent Alexander-Arnold seems to be transitioning into a midfield role, creating space for James in the squad. His familiarity with Tuchel from their Champions League-winning campaign could help his chances.

Trevoh Chalobah is another Chelsea player who might gain from Tuchel's new role with England. Tuchel previously showed interest in taking Chalobah to Bayern Munich, though the move didn’t materialize, and Chelsea instead opted for Eric Dier. With a loan spell at Crystal Palace, Chalobah has the chance to showcase his abilities and potentially break into the England setup under a manager who already holds him in high regard.