Chelsea sack manager Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea have this morning announced that they have parted company with manager Thomas Tuchel. The 49 year old German took charge of the Blues in January 2021 leading them to the Champions League title that year but a poor start to the season culminating in last night’s shock defeat to Dinamo Zagreb has resulted in his dismissal.

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Dinamo Zagreb stun Chelsea in Champions League opener

Disjointed Chelsea suffered a shock defeat to Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb on the opening night of their Champions League campaign as Mislav Orsic’s first-half strike was enough to earn a 1-0 victory. Thomas Tuchel’s side were caught napping in 13th minute as Orsic ran from his own half, latching onto a ball from strike partner Bruno Petkovic, to outpace £70m signing Wesley Fofana before dinking the ball over Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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Jorginho penalty earns Chelsea win at Everton

Jorginho’s first-half penalty was enough to earn Chelsea a first win at Everton since 2017 with a 1-0 victory at Goodison Park. Jorginho converted from the spot with what was the third opening-weekend penalty he has scored for the Blues, after Abdoulaye Doucoure had halted Ben Chilwell’s run into the box with a clumsy challenge.

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Chelsea sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City

Raheem Sterling has completed his move to Chelsea from Manchester City in a deal worth £47.5m. The 27-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option of a further 12 months nd has linked up with Thomas Tuchel’s squad on their pre-season tour of the United States.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win FA Cup

Alisson Becker was the spot-kick hero as Liverpool secured another penalty shoot-out triumph against Chelsea to win the FA Cup and keep their quest for an unprecedented quadruple alive. Konstantinos Tsimikas slotted home the vital spot-kick to help his side defeat The Blues 6-5 on spot kicks.

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