Astonishingly, Thomas Tuchel is no longer Chelsea’s head coach after being relieved of his duties in the wake of the 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
The German had just overseen a world record £273m spend in the summer transfer window, but Todd Boehly and the Chelsea board have opted to axe Tuchel after an indifferent start to the season – one that has seen the club struggle to forge any kind of identity on the pitch and one that has looked toothless in front of goal.
The search will now begin for Tuchel’s replacement, with Chelsea looking to make a swift appointment, but who will be in the frame to replace him?
Clubs managed: Ostersund, Swansea, Brighton
Brighton are continuing to go from strength to strength under Graham Potter and it’s no surprise to see him touted as one of the favourites to take over.
The Seagulls will do their utmost to keep hold of Potter, should an approach be made, and there’s no guarantee that the 47-year-old would walk away from a hugely appealing project down on the south coast.
But his stock has risen exponentially over the last 12 months, and he’s widely regarded as one of the most progressive coaches in the game.
Clubs managed: Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain
Tottenham Hotspur fans, look away now.
It would seem unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino would break his bond with the club’s supporters but could he really turn down the advances of Chelsea if they came calling? He has an abundance of Premier League experience, with Southampton as well as Spurs, and has a proven track record of getting the best out of players.
Failing to win the Champions League with PSG has tarnished Pochettino’s reputation a little, but he remains one of the best coaches in the world.
Clubs managed: Braga B, Braga, Sporting CP
A young Portuguese manager who has already won his domestic title and is already recognised as one of the game’s brightest coaches – sound familiar Chelsea fans?
Ruben Amorim certainly is no Jose Mourinho, but he is an exciting coach who has attracted plenty of admirers for the work he’s done at Sporting CP. His opportunity in Lisbon came after a short, bright spell at Braga, whom he lifted the Taca de Liga with (Portugal’s…
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