Chelsea Sack Manager Thomas Tuchel Following Zagreb Defeat
7th September 2022
The Blues new owner, American Ted Boehly, made the decision to part ways with the German tactician just three months after completing his takeover of the London club
- Chelsea have sacked manager Thomas Tuchel after their shock 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in their opening UEFA Champions League game on Tuesday
- Tuchel took charge of 100 games for Chelsea having taken over from club legend Frank Lampard in January 2021
- He guided the club to Champions League glory with a 1-0 win over Manchester City just a few months later
Chelsea have sacked manager Thomas Tuchel after their shock 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in their opening UEFA Champions League game on Tuesday.
The Blues new owner, American Ted Boehly, made the decision to part ways with the German tactician just three months after completing his takeover of the London club.
A club statement read: "Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Thomas Tuchel.
"On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.
"Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea’s history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here.
"As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the Club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition.
"Chelsea’s coaching staff will take charge of the team for training and the preparation of our upcoming matches as the Club moves swiftly to appoint a new head coach. There will be no further comment until a new head coach appointment is made."
Tuchel took charge of 100 games for Chelsea having taken over from club legend Frank Lampard in January 2021.
He guided the club to Champions League glory with a 1-0 win over Manchester City just a few months later.