Chelsea are unlikely to make a move for Thomas Tuchel if they were to sack Frank Lampard.
That's because the Blues were warned off the German four years ago when he expressed an interest in becoming boss at Stamford Bridge.
A report in the Telegraph states that Tuchel's personality and character have been questioned throughout his coaching career and he has had previous public spats with the boards at Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.
Such arguments in the open over transfers have "previously been viewed particularly dimly at Chelsea," adds the report.
Tuchel is currently out of work having left PSG at the end of last month but would be interested in a job in the Premier League as his next destination.
The former Borussia Dortmund head coach remains a highly-regarded tactician, with a commitment to attractive, attacking football and the development of young players; all attributes that fit the Abramovich brief.
Lampard, of course, remains Chelsea manager but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks. The 3-1 home defeat by Manchester City on Sunday has left the Blues in ninth place in the Premier League table.
It was a fourth loss in six matches for Lampard's side who have won just one game since the first weekend in December.
The 42-year-old has been in charge at Stamford Bridge since the start of last season but is yet to win a trophy.
The report says although the club is not seriously considering replacements for the former England midfielder, key members of staff are 'aware' of Tuchel's misgivings so the prospect of turning to the German is unlikely as things stand.
