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Gary Cottrell, reporting from Chelsea's Cobham training ground, provided insight into the timeline that Tuchel needs to follow before stepping into the dugout for his debut match. While an official confirmation from the club is expected, Tuchel's presence in the country is crucial. At the time of reporting, he was still in Germany and needed to complete the necessary COVID-19 protocols to gain entry into the UK.
Cottrell outlined the steps Tuchel must take: he requires a negative COVID test to enter the country and another negative test to enter the training ground and stadium. Despite the tight turnaround, there’s hope that Tuchel can join training today. However, if he is unable to participate, assistant coaches Anthony Barry and Joe Edwards may take charge for another session.