Thomas Tuchel has been fired as manager of the Chelsea football club following the team's dismal start to the season, which was compounded by a loss in their opening European match.
The German international is believed to be the cause of the Blues' erratic start to the season, and the board at Stamford Bridge had had enough after Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League loss to Dinamo Zagreb, Strenuousblog reports.
"Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea’s history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here.
"As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the Club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition.
"Chelsea’s coaching staff will take charge of the team for training and the preparation of our upcoming matches as the Club moves swiftly to appoint a new head coach.
"There will be no further comment until a new head coach appointment is made."
"As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the Club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition.
"Chelsea’s coaching staff will take charge of the team for training and the preparation of our upcoming matches as the Club moves swiftly to appoint a new head coach.
"There will be no further comment until a new head coach appointment is made."
In other news, RB Leipzig parted ways with coach Domenico Tedesco after a 4-0 at home against Manchester City in the opening Champions League group stages.
As seen on their official twitter, "RB Leipzig have parted company with Domenico Tedesco with immediate effect.
"Assistant coaches Andreas Hinkel and Max Urwantschky have also left the club. RB Leipzig will announce his successor in due course."
