Jamie Carragher praised Tuchel’s handling of Chelsea’s delicate situation on Super Sunday,

Carra: Tuchel has been a leader for Chelsea

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher praised Tuchel’s handling of Chelsea’s delicate situation on Super Sunday, ahead of the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Newcastle.

“I think right now he is vitally important [to Chelsea],” said Carragher. “He’s a brilliant manager, we know that from his record, but the way he’s handled himself in the last couple of weeks has really shown what kind of a guy he is as well, not just his quality as a football manager

“He’s been the figurehead for Chelsea Football Club for speaking out. He’s been getting asked questions constantly before and after games and he’s come across really well. He’s been a real leader for this football club.”

But as Carragher claimed last week, Chelsea’s horror situation off the pitch could be good news for their rivals on the pitch.

If a new owner is not found before June 30, then Chelsea will lose key defenders Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer – without being able to offer them new terms or bring in any replacements.

Meanwhile, speculation has been rife over Tuchel’s own future, with Carragher talking up Manchester United – who are still on the lookout for a permanent replacement to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – as a potential option for the German.