Thomas Tuchel has been sacked by Chelsea’s new owners just three months after they formally completed their takeover.
Despite Tuesday night’s abysmal Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, Tuchel’s 100th game in charge, the decision will still come as a shock to many fans and rivals.
Telegraph Sport understands that Tuchel was informed on Wednesday morning and Anthony Barry is likely to take temporary charge until a replacement is found - with Graham Potter set to be the early frontrunner.
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