Chelsea FC sack manager Thomas Tuchel after defeat

Tuchel departs after Champions League loss

Chelsea have sacked manager Thomas Tuchel after their 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Blues have won just three of their seven games so far this season and have lost their last three in all competitions.

Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann at the German club in 2021

Tuchel, 49, joined Chelsea in January 2021 and led the club to Champions League glory in his first season in charge. He also won the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have won just three of their seven games so far this season

Tuchel's departure comes after Chelsea's poor start to the season. The Blues have won just three of their seven games in all competitions and have lost their last three matches in a row.

The Blues have lost their last three matches in a row

Chelsea's defeat to Dinamo Zagreb was their third in a row, following losses to Southampton and Leeds United in the Premier League.

The club are now searching for a new manager

Chelsea are now searching for a new manager and have been linked with a number of potential candidates, including Mauricio Pochettino, Graham Potter, and Zinedine Zidane.