The news fell like a bombshell early Wednesday morning: after a defeat in Croatia, against Dinamo Zagreb and on the opening day of the Champions League, Thomas Tuchel had been fired as Chelsea manager. The coach who gave him a Champions League, a European Super Cup and a Club World Cup blues, responsible for the club’s most successful period in recent history, he did not survive the Croatian slip-up.
A few days later, without much hesitation despite the interest in Mauricio Pochettino, Zidane or even Rúben Amorim, Chelsea confirmed Graham Potter as the new manager. The 47-year-old England manager, who has had a great start to the season so far at Brighton, moved to London for the biggest challenge of his still short career, and saw his debut, which was scheduled for Saturday against Fulham. be postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
This is one of the hardest statements I’ve ever had to write, and one I hoped I wouldn’t have to do for many years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end. pic.twitter.com/0TTlUOjWDx
— Thomas Tuchel (@TTuchelofficial) September 11, 2022
Now, for the first time, Thomas Tuchel has broken the silence. In a very rare post on social media – the last time he updated Twitter was in April 2020 – the German coach commented on his departure from Chelsea after a year and seven months. “This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write. And it’s a statement I hoped I wouldn’t have to write for several years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea is over.”
“This was a club where I always felt at home, both professionally and personally. Thank you very much to all staff, the players and the fans for making me feel welcome from the beginning. The pride and joy I felt in helping the team win the Champions League and the Club World Cup will stay with me forever. I am honored to have been a part of the club’s history and the memories of the past 19 months will always hold a special place in my heart.” added the coach, who could not resist the defeat in Zagreb after having already lost two games in six Premier League games and was the protagonist of Todd Boehly’s first big decision.
Seven games, three losses, the surprise: Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel (and Todd Boehly has another headache)
Source: Observadora
