Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel as manager after poor start to season
Thomas Tuchel has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a poor start to the season, the club announced on Wednesday.
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Thomas Tuchel sacked as Chelsea manager after disappointing start to season
Thomas Tuchel has been sacked as Chelsea manager after the club confirmed they have ‘parted company’ with the German after defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
‘Everything is missing’ – Thomas Tuchel blasts Chelsea performance after shock Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said ‘everything is missing’ after his side’s poor start to the season continued with a shock 1-0 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. An early goal from Mislav Orsic was enough to earn the Croatians a famous victory against the two-time European champions, who fell to their third loss in five games. Ad “Too much to analyse.
Mislav Orsic hits Chelsea on counter as Thomas Tuchel’s side suffer nightmare start against Dinamo Zagreb
Chelsea’s Champions League campaign got off to a disappointing start as they were defeated by Dinamo Zagreb 1-0. Thomas Tuchel’s side dominated the ball throughout the game and were hit on the counter-attack as the Croatian champions scored after just 13 minutes. Ad A long ball went up to Bruno Petkovic, he flicked it onto Mislav Orsic, who raced away from Chelsea’s defenders before calmly slotting into the back of the net.
‘He does everything Chelsea need’ – Joe Cole tips new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for success at Stamford Bridge
The deadline day capture of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona was an outstanding move from Chelsea, according to BT Sport pundit and former Blues winger Joe Cole. Aubameyang was brought in on the final day of the window on Thursday, penning a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Ad The former Arsenal striker, who cost a reported €12 million (£10m), made his debut against Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday after he was named in Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up for the Champions League opener.
Edouard Mendy’s form is becoming a problem for Chelsea, says Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand has urged Edouard Mendy to ‘eradicate the mistakes’ and rediscover his Champions League-winning form after another shaky performance for Chelsea.
Chelsea defender Reece James signs new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge with option of a further year
Reece James has signed a new six year contract with Chelsea, committing to the club until 2028. It has been widely reported that the deal he has signed will make James the highest paid defender in the club’s history, with terms expected to see him earn at least £250,000-a-week. Ad James first started training with Chelsea at the age of 6, before rising through the club’s academy after a short stint working with Fulham.
How to watch Dinamo Zagreb v Chelsea in the Champions League - TV channel, live stream details, kick-off time
On Tuesday, September 6, Chelsea travel to Croatia to take on Dinamo Zagreb as the group stages of the Champions League get underway. The match kicks off at 5:45pm UK time at the Stadion Maksimir. Chelsea were knocked out of the competition at the quarter-final stage last time out, losing a dramatic tie 5-4 against eventual winners Real Madrid.