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Bobby Vincent

Todd Boehly influence on Chelsea stars explained as Thomas Tuchel named as 'main' man

William Gallas believes the Chelsea squad will have a look at Thomas Tuchel when adapting to playing for a new-look club. Todd Boehly's consortium and Clearlake Capital recently completed the takeover of the Blues in what is a new era for the football club.

Gallas, who signed for Chelsea in 2001, was part of the squad when Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich took over the west Londoners in 2003 when he purchased the club from Ken Bates. Abramovich took over and immediately started pumping money into the club and helped develop Chelsea into the European powerhouse they are today.

When a new owner does come into a club, there can be plenty of uncertainty – even for the players. However, Gallas recalled how it didn't have an impact on the players performing on the pitch and he also highlighted the significance of Tuchel in the process.

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