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Olivier Giroud says Thomas Tuchel brought 'serenity and confidence' back to Chelsea after the sacking of Frank Lampard... as the German led them to Champions League glory

Former Chelsea star Olivier Giroud says Thomas Tuchel helped improve the team's confidence when he took over from Frank Lampard last season.

The German arrived at Chelsea midway through the season at a stage where the club were sitting just ninth in the Premier League table.

Lampard was sacked in January and Tuchel helped turn their fortunes around with a top-four finish and by winning the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

Thomas Tuchel helped turn Chelsea's fortunes around after he was appointed manager
Olivier Giroud (left) has credited Tuchel for helping lead them to the Champions League

Giroud who left the club in the summer and now plays for AC Milan, has praised the impact Tuchel made.