The German last signed a contract extension following Chelsea’s Champions League triumph just over a year ago, a deal which sees him through to the summer of 2024.

When quizzed on whether fresh talks to extend his contract have taken place in recent months, the boss did reveal that discussions have been held with the club’s hierarchy, even if they are at the earliest of stages.

‘There are talks, but I think given the situation where we come from and where we are right now, in the middle of the transfer period, I think it is for the best if I focus on my team and being competitive,’ Tuchel said, with a smile.

‘You know how glad I am to be here and how much I like it. It is a good thing.’

The boss is often an animated figure on the touchline but he admits he may have crossed a line last weekend against Tottenham Hotspur, after he was given a red card following an altercation with former Blues boss Antonio Conte.

However the Bavarian does believe that scenarios like those last Sunday are examples of his passion for the football club.

‘I am passionate about this club and my team especially in moments when we fight and in games in this kind of level. It kind of sucks me into the matches and I get passionate about it,’ the boss said.

‘I felt it before as well [love from the fans]. I believe the fans feel that I am passionate about what am I doing. I didn’t do this to prove a point. I hope this will be my last red card of the season!' Tuchel said. 'I crossed a line that I shouldn’t have crossed as a coach.

‘Nobody questions my passion and how happy I am to be here and to fight. My love for the group, and I see myself as part of this group and I am happy that we have the support of the fans because we need them. They make such a difference.’