Chelsea sacks manager Thomas Tuchel after loss to Dinamo Zagreb in UEFA Champions League
Chelsea released an official statement on September 7 to confirm the sacking of Thomas Tuchel following the club’s defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the UCL.
Following Chelsea’s disappointing 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the first game of the UEFA Champions League group stage, the club has decided to sack coach Thomas Tuchel. The club’s statement added that there would be no further comment until a new manager is appointed. Chelsea have endured a dissapointing start to their season despite being the biggest spenders in the transfer window.
Chelsea’s statement to confirm Tuchel’s sacking
The decision by Chelsea’s new ownership came a day after the team lost to Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in its first group match in the Champions League. Chelsea has lost two of its first six games in the Premier League. Chelsea was the highest-spending team in Europe during the transfer window with an outlay of nearly $300 million. Tuchel was in charge for a year and a half, winning the Champions League in his first season.
Chelsea’s statement to confirm the sacking of Thomas Tuchel 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 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.”
Chelsea’s poor start to the season
Premier League giants Chelsea have had a mixed start to the new campaign, having won three of their first seven games (1D, 3L) in all competitions. As things stand in England’s top flight, they are currently sixth in the standings with 10 points after six matches, five points behind leaders Arsenal.
The Blues will now hope that their new coach can get the club back on track and help them become more consistent. Chelsea are next set to face Fulham in a London derby before they face RB Salzburg in their second UEFA Champions League game. After both these games are completed, they will face perhaps their toughest challenge of the season so far when they host Liverpool on September 18.
