Ander Herrera Death: Thomas Tuchel has asserted that midfielder Ander Herrera ‘was dead before the match’ and ‘kicked the bucket in the changing area’ as his side made sure about an eighth progressive Ligue 1 triumph.

Herrera helped the dominant victors to win 3-0 at home to Rennes on Saturday, driving Tuchel to commend the previous Manchester United star following his ever-present beginning to the season.

Tuchel inquisitively guaranteed: ‘Ander was dead before the match. He passed on in the changing area this evening.