‘Tensions always arise’ – Tuchel questioned by Germany icon who says his chemistry with Kane at Bayern was ‘not perfect’

THOMAS TUCHEL has often faced tension in previous jobs and he was not the best fit for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, according to Germany legend Philipp Lahm.

The England boss has had six managerial jobs previously but only lasted more than three years in one role – as Mainz boss.

And Lahm believes that is often because Tuchel's relationships can prove fractious, either with players or his superiors.

Lahm claims Tuchel lacked connection with Bayern's leading stars, including England captain Kane.

He told the New York Times: “It does not always go well for him and when it fails, it’s never because of tactics, but rather interpersonal relationships.

“His departure from Mainz was fractious. In Dortmund, there were conflicts with the club management, in Paris, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, and at Chelsea, with Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital after they bought the club.

“No matter where he works, tensions seem to arise at some point.

“Apart from Mainz (2009 to 2014), Tuchel has never stayed anywhere for three years.

“His biggest problem at Bayern was also not a sporting one, but the lack of connection with leading players such as Thomas Muller or Leon Goretzka, and the chemistry with Kane was probably not perfect either.”;

Tuchel is already making his mark on the Three Lions squad and after winning his first two matches he has issued an instruction to Kane.

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The striker has been told to stop dropping deep into midfield as Tuchel believes he came too deep to collect the ball during the Euros.

Tuchel said: “I know Harry as a top, top professional who does what is asked of him and he does it now with Bayern Munich.

“They play with a very high press – they almost man-mark.

“I saw him here for England dropping deeper and deeper in his game and this is maybe not exactly what we want with Harry.

“Making him drop as a No.9 is not a problem, but it should not be the No.6 position.

“Dropping as a No10, turning and shooting from range and delivering from outside the box is not a problem.

“But then we need to make sure that around him is enough speed and high position to take advantage of the space.

“We have the highest expectations when we bring him in. He is our captain.

“He will maybe never be the most outspoken person, never be the most emotional leader out there on the pitch.

“But in the group, we have high expectations he has to live up to.

“And, of course, in terms of intensity in the game, pressing, closing down players, we will not take any exceptions of the rule.”;