Tuchel’s sack incomprehensive

Former Chelsea star Michael Ballack has reacted to the club’s decision to sack manager Thomas Tuchel, which he described as ‘incomprehensible’.

According to Ballack, the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly is doing things differently at Chelsea with his elbow mentality.

Ballack said he was surprised by Tuchel’s sack, who was subsequently replaced by Graham Potter.

Tuchel had won three trophies during his 20-month spell at Stamford Bridge.

“I was surprised by the sacking,” Ballack told SportBILD.

“For me, it was incomprehensible when a coach is dismissed so quickly.

“Especially because Thomas Tuchel had such great success, like winning the Champions League.

“You can see that a new owner brings a new philosophy with a new understanding of ideas. Everyone has their own people they want to rely on, so they made the hard cut with the trainer.

“We have to see if it works in the long term. I believe that you have to approach such a successful and big club carefully. Chelsea does not need any upheaval! Todd Boehly is doing it differently now with his elbow mentality.”