Thomas Tuchel set to have work-from-home option as England manager

Although Thomas Tuchel is going to spend "most of the time" in England, the FA has apparently permitted him to work occasionally from his Munich home. The Football Association (FA) has given prospective England boss Tuchel permission to work remotely for a portion of each week, breaking with precedent and enabling him to spend downtime at home in Munich, according to The Sun. 

The FA has allowed the 51-year-old former Bayern Munich manager flexibility in his work schedule as he gets ready to assume one of the most coveted positions in international sport, despite his commitment to spend the majority of his time in England. As a result, he won't have to go to the England training center every day.

In contrast to his previous one, Gareth Southgate, who adopted a more hands-on style during his eight years with the national team, Tuchel has been given greater freedom. The former manager encouraged his backroom personnel, that included age-group instructors, analysts, and operational staff, to attend the Burton football center at least three times a week. 

“The schedule will allow me to be close to my family” : Thomas Tuchel

As a sign of their dedication to closely monitoring up-and-coming English talent, Southgate as well as his assistant, Steve Holland, went to an average five Premier League games per week. Tuchel is anticipated to implement a more accommodating attendance schedule than Southgate, even if he will also meet with junior coaches alongside other FA departments.

Upon his appointment as England men’s national team manager, he spoke to the media. The former Chelsea manager said, "I love to live in England and I’m looking forward to living again in England. I want to be close to the Premier League, I want to be close to the majority of the players. But of course, the schedule will allow me to be close to my family and my children in Germany. I will be in England most of the time."