THRISSUR: When Thomas Tuchel guided Chelsea to a Champions League triumph last season, little did he imagine he would be spending this time of the year in Kerala when the football season is on in full swing in England. The surprise ouster last month left the German disappointed. He packed his bag and flew down to Kerala for a rejuvenation treatment in Thrissur.
Before he flew back to England on Saturday night, the 49-year-old took time out to speak to TOI. Excerpts from an interview: