BREAKING: Chelsea Football Club part company with Thomas Tuchel.
Chelsea has sacked the head coach, Thomas Tuchel following the Blues’ defeat in their Champions League opener and a slow start to the Premier League campaign.
A statement from the club reads:
“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 during 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.”
The news came as a surprise to many Chelsea supporters, despite the slow start this season. The Blues are currently at the sixth position in the Premier League after three wins, one draw and two defeats from their opening six matches with 10 points.
The German coach managed his 100th, and what turned out to be his final match as Chelsea head coach on Tuesday in the 1-0 defeat away at Dinamo Zagreb. There had been plenty of speculation over the club offering Tuchel a new contract but that has swiftly changed.
