As Chelsea consider a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo, Thomas Tuchel has already talked up the Manchester United star as “one of the greatest ever”. Ahead of the Blues’ clash with Juventus last September, the German coach gave his verdict on Ronaldo after he had departed the Bianconeri for Old Trafford. “Time will tell, but it is not a secret that any team in the world without Cristiano is in some parts of the game a weaker team,” he said.