The German coach took over the managerial role from Lampard back in January 2021 and will face him for the first time in his career on Sunday night.
He feels a bit surreal standing right next to him in the technical area at Goodison Park.
Tuchel said: “A little, yes. I still don’t feel 100 per cent comfortable because I took over from him in the middle of the year. We had a quick chat then because he was a real gentleman and sent me a long message after I took over and I replied to him.
“I had this feeling and I knew that the decision was done and that I did not have anything to do with pushing him out because I was happy to see a legend like this on the sidelines of his club. This is a very nice story and a story football needs, like Pep Guardiola at Barcelona and now Xavi at Barcelona. I like these kinds of stories.
“So to play against him now at Everton is big because I was also a huge fan of him as a player and he was a true gentleman when I took over. I am also excited because lots of people tell me how great atmosphere can be at Goodison Park and this is one of the true, old-school English grounds to play at.”
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