Graham Potter has agreed in principle to become Chelsea’s new manager after the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel, according to widespread reports on Thursday.
BASIC FACTS
- Graham Potter sets to lead Chelsea, after having reached agreement with the management.
- Chelsea management Wednesday sacked her German manager Thomas Tuchel.
- Chelsea is currently on 6th position in the league table.
WHAT WE KNOW
Chelsea Football club is said to have reached agreement in principle with Brighton manager Graham Potter as a replacement for German manager Thomas Tuchel who was recently sacked.
Chelsea’s new US owners are understood to have met a release fee in the Brighton boss’s contract, with his club allowing the Blues to talk to their manager.
The former Swansea City and Ostersunds coach is expected to have his Chelsea deal finalised in time for him to take charge of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Fulham.
Chelsea are understood to have made initial contact with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim, as well as considering Zinedine Zidane and Leicester’s Brendan Rodgers.
Potter was reportedly at Brighton’s training ground on Thursday.
The 47-year-old, who has been touted as a future England manager, has won many admirers for his attractive playing style and has Brighton sitting fourth in the early Premier League table despite operating on a limited budget.
Chelsea are sixth in the Premier League after six matches, three points adrift of the top four and five behind leaders Arsenal.
CATCH-UP
Recall that Chelsea on Wednesday, announced the club parted with the Champions league winning coach Thomas Tuchel after a third defeat in just seven matches this season.
Reports said the German’s relationships with his players had deteriorated and there were tensions with the Stamford Bridge owners.
If there is anything Chelsea needs now, it is stability, as anything short of stability in the locker room and training ground can prove costly on all front
