Thomas Tuchel is ready to emulate Roy Hodgson and carry on managing until he is 74 - because he loves football too much to retire.
Tuchel admits that it has been the hardest season of his managerial career but has not lost any of his passion despite Chelsea's problems and the uncertainty over the club’s ownership.
Chelsea boss Tuchel, 48, comes face to face with veteran Watford boss Hodgson on Sunday having met and struck at a friendship with the ex-England manager during a coaches’ conference a few years back.
