‘I’m crushed after Chelsea exit’ says Thomas Tuchel

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he has been left “crushed” by Chelsea’s decision to sack him recently.

On Wednesday morning, the Premier League club announce that the Chelsea boss has been dismissed on the back of inconsistent start to the new season.

Despite the fact that Chelsea have collected 10 points from six matches in England’s to flight, a 1-0 loss away to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League set off the club’s decision.

Nonetheless, it has been broadly detailed that co-owner Todd Boehly had made decision to sack Tuchel some time back, in spite of permitting the 49-year-old to spend the most cash on new players in a single transfer window in the club’s history.

Five days after his exit from Stamford Bridge, there has been no comment from Tuchel, however he took the decision to make a rare social media post on Sunday night.

Writing on Twitter, Tuchel said: “This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write – and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end.

“This is a club where I felt at home, both professionally and personally. Thank you so much to all the staff, the players and the supporters for making me feel very welcome from the start.

“The pride and joy I felt at helping the team to win the Champions League and the Club World Cup will stay with me forever. 

“I am honoured to have been a part of this club’s history and the memories of the last 19 months will always have a special place in my heart.”

Tuchel recorded a sum of 60 wins and 16 losses in 100 matches in charge, As well as three silverwares to his name,

The ex-Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain boss is presently expected to take time out before accepting new role elsewhere.

Chelsea moved quickly to appoint his replacement with Graham Potter having left Brighton and Hove Albion to pen a five-year contract.

The Englishman’s immediate task is to make Chelsea ready in the Champions League with a home fixture against Red Bull Salzburg to be played on Wednesday night.