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Tuchel: "I'm angry at myself" after Chelsea lose UCL opener

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The Chelsea manager carousel continues, after the club made the surprising decision to sack Thomas Tuchel.

The German manager enjoyed success after taking on the job in 2021, winning the Champions League and taking Chelsea to a third place finish.

However, the Blues confirmed the decision following the 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Tuesday night and an indifferent start to the season, having spent more than £250m on new players in the summer.

“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,” a statement on Wednesday morning read.

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“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.

Tuchel joined the blues last yearAndrew Redington/Getty Images

“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.”

As ever in the world of football, reactions came in thick and fast.

\u201cBREAKING: Chelsea move fast to appoint new high-profile manager to replace Tuchel\u201d
— Project Football (@Project Football) 1662543279

\u201c\ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\u201d
— Lars Sivertsen (@Lars Sivertsen) 1662542580

\u201chttps://t.co/z7XA6XN4u8\u201d
— Out Of Context Football (@Out Of Context Football) 1662542400

\u201cAuba joined Chelsea to reunite with Tuchel only for him to leave after one game.\u201d
— Patrick Timmons (@Patrick Timmons) 1662541921

\u201cTodd & Thomas this morning #Tuchel #Chelsea \n\n\u201d
— Jamie Carragher (@Jamie Carragher) 1662542787

\u201cCM Punk appointed Chelsea manager\u201d
— Poppo Fan Flupke (@Poppo Fan Flupke) 1662543652

\u201cQuite refreshing to see an almost-out-of-the-blue sacking, rather than a tantric, on-the-brink affair\u201d
— Adam Hurrey (@Adam Hurrey) 1662542483

\u201cHuge call by Todd Boehly to sack Thomas Tuchel. But what an opportunity for Tuchel\u2019s successor, Todd Boehly.\u201d
— Tom Williams (@Tom Williams) 1662543087

\u201cChelsea have fired Thomas Tuchel. Didn\u2019t take long for the new owner to follow his predecessor\u2019s policy of getting rid at the first real dip in form.\u201d
— Gary Lineker \ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc9b (@Gary Lineker \ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc9b) 1662542832

\u201cChelsea were in talks to extend Thomas Tuchel's contract last month. Now they've sacked him.\u201d
— James Benge (@James Benge) 1662542090

\u201cTuchel reacting to his banner not long ago. I feel physically sick.\u201d
— Dubois (@Dubois) 1662544433

\u201c\u201cCan you believe Tuchel got sacked before me haha but no seriously, hope Chelsea take me back\u201d\u201d
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) 1662543322

\u201cGive it Ted Lasso\u201d
— Freddie Paxton (@Freddie Paxton) 1662543933

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