Chelsea fires Thomas Tuchel after Champions League loss to Dinamo Zagreb

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Chelsea’s sluggish start to the 2022-23 soccer season culminated in a change at head coach on Wednesday.

Chelsea announced the departure of 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," the club said in a statement.

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Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel leaves after the Champions League group E soccer match between Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea at the Maksimir stadium in Zagreb, Croatia, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

"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."

The club added it will move "swiftly" to find a new coach while the staff gets the team prepared for its upcoming match against Fulham.

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Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022.  (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Tuchel took over as Chelsea’s head coach in the middle of the 2020-21 season, replacing Frank Lampard. In 100 matches, he led Chelsea to 60 wins, 24 draws and 16 losses. The club won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2021