Thomas Tuchel has been named alongside two other managers in a shortlist for the UEFA Men’s Coach of the year The Chelsea manager who arrived at Stamford Bridge in the latter stages of last season will go head-to-head with Pep Guardiola and Roberto Mancini for the prize.

While Guardiola guided Manchester City to the Premier League glory, Mancini led Italy to win the European championship.

The European football governing body UEFA has announced the final three-man shortlist for Men’s Coach of the Year Award. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Italy national football team coach Roberto Mancini will now battle for the coveted UEFA Men’s Coach of the Year Award.

UEFA made the announcement in a post through their official website.