Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea legend Petr Čech shared a warm moment before England’s UEFA Nations League meeting with Czechia at Wembley.
The pair exchanged a hug and appeared delighted to see each other before Tuesday night’s clash, creating a memorable reunion between two figures with strong connections to Chelsea.
Tuchel, now England manager, was preparing his side for their final match of the international break, while Čech was present as part of the Czech football contingent.
The reunion came on a memorable night for England, who secured a convincing 3–0 victory over Czechia. Harry Kane scored twice after Vladimir Coufal’s own goal gave the Three Lions the lead.
The friendly exchange between Tuchel and Čech provided a touching moment before the competitive action began, with the former Chelsea colleagues showing that the respect between them remains strong. ❤️
Thomas Tuchel and Petr Cech sharing a moment before the England-Czechia match! 🫂❤️ https://t.co/sRPxu26DlM
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) October 6, 2026
