Chelsea manager Tuchel sacked

49-year-old fired after Chelsea lost to Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - Chelsea on Wednesday dismissed German manager Thomas Tuchel following a UEFA Champions League defeat on Tuesday night.

"Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Thomas Tuchel," the English Premier League club said in a statement.

"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.

"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 noted.

Chelsea's coaching staff will manage the senior team until the club hires a new head coach.

Tuchel was sacked after the London team lost to Croatia's Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in the Champions League Group E match.

The 49-year-old was hired by Chelsea in January 2021.

Before Chelsea, he coached German clubs Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund, and French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.

This season, Chelsea have 10 points in six matches to be in the Premier League's sixth spot.

Their city rivals Arsenal have 15 points to lead the standings.

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