Thomas Tuchel knows as much as anyone that a few bad results when you’re in charge of Chelsea can quickly see you walking out of the exit door with your box of belongings clutched by your side.
The German tactician is often asked about the ruthless- yet successful - hiring and firing culture at Stamford Bridge and he often laughs it off with a smile.
He did so ahead of the Premier League visit to Brighton. Chelsea lost for just the third time in the top flight this season at Man City on Saturday yet they have now fallen 13 points behind Pep Guardiola’s winning machine.
