Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition. In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid. Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future.
Bruno Saltor will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach.
Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: 'On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person. He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.
'Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the rest of the season. We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter final ahead. We will put every effort and commitment into every one of those games so that we can end the season on a high.'
Official Club Announcement On The Sacking of Graham Potter
Under Potter, Chelsea have scored a total of 33 goals and have conceded 31. And 13 of the strikes they have under the former Brighton manager came in his first six matches in charge, when he also recorded five victories.
Matches 31
Wins 12
Draws 8
Losses 11
Goals for 33
It is rumoured that Julian Nagelsmann, recently sacked coach of Bayern Munich is highly considered for the job.
Graham Potter was sacked because of only one reason. Just one reason which his low win rate.
One of the lowest for Chelsea past coaches.
He assumed the job after Thomas Tuchel now head coach of Bayern Munich was sacked just some weeks after Todd Boehly assumed ownership of the club.