Champions League: Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel, target Brighton's Graham Potter

Chelsea's new owners have sacked head coach Thomas Tuchel after a poor start to the season.

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Tuchel's 100th and final game was a Champions League defeat at Dinamo Zagreb.

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Chelsea has now shortlisted Brighton's Graham Potter as the top pick for the position.

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Potter's release clause, which is reported to reduce every year, is currently at $18.3 million.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino and ex-Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane are also being considered for the role.

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Chelsea spent a record $300 million in a single window to bring nine players on board, further increasing the pressure on Tuchel.

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Tuchel succeeded Frank Lampard to guide Chelsea in January 2021.

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With a net worth of about $20 million in 2022, Tuchel is among the most recognized managers in world football.

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