Thomas Tuchel says the sacking of Graham Potter did not create "great emotions" in him as Chelsea have "changed a lot" since he was sacked by Todd Boehly in September.
The Blues are looking for a long-term successor to Potter at Stamford Bridge after they sacked the former Brighton manager on Sunday night. Potter has spent less than seven months in charge of the Premier League giants and witnessed a disappointing period as Chelsea fell to the bottom half of the Premier League. The 47-year-old has won just 12 of his 31 games in charge of Chelsea as the club's new owners have spent almost £600m on new signings this season.
The Aston Villa loss was Graham Potter's 11th loss in 31 games since replacing Thomas Tuchel on September 8. Recall that the German was sacked as the Blues finished sixth in the Premier League after a summer they spent £255m on transfers after winning three trophies in 20 months at Stamford Bridge, including the UEFA Champions League in 2021, as well as UEFA. Won the Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup – a first in the club's history.
The German coach admits that it has taken him a long time to recover from the sacking and that he took his first steps in management last week when he took over at Bayern Munich. Tuchel says he still has fond memories of Chelsea, but as Boehly co-owner he says Potter's sacking has not 'triggered' big emotions in him as the club has 'changed' '. "I watched the news very late last night," Tuchel said.
“The timing coincides with my appointment here. I really enjoy working there and making lifelong friends. "But the club has changed a lot, so it doesn't really arouse big emotions in me."
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Jurgen Klopp says he is not afraid of public opinion after a string of Premier League defeats but admits Liverpool are struggling to deliver on their promises as they prepare for Tuesday's clash with a coachless Chelsea. 10:10:
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Liverpool, which failed to win an unprecedented treble last season, are eight points clear of the top four after a painful 4-1 loss to defending champions Manchester City on Saturday.
Klopp will arrive at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday after Graham Potter was sacked at the weekend, hours after Leicester parted company with Brendan Rodgers.
Antonio Conte left Tottenham "by mutual agreement" last week.
There have been 13 coaches gone in the English top flight this season - a new record. "I think the elephant in the room is probably why I'm still sitting here in this crazy world," Klopp said at Monday's pre-match press conference. "The last one standing."
The German admits the current season has been a disappointment for the club, which has won silverware.
"I know that I'm sitting here because of the past, not because of what we've done this season," Klopp said. "If it was my first season, it would be a little bit different."
But he says he is not afraid of the future, even though his side, eighth in the table, face an uphill battle to qualify for next season's Champions League.
"I don't think Graham is scared, but there's no need to be scared," he said. "I'm here to deliver. I'm not here as an amulet or a mural on the wall.
"I'm here to deliver. I know it 100%. I have nothing else on my mind."
Klopp, 55, who has coached Liverpool since 2015, reiterated his commitment to the club. "I absolutely love it," he said. "There's no doubt about that. We have to work it out. We can't just keep playing like we are over and over, not all the time, thank God, but sometimes and it's true. unauthorizedness.
"I'm really frustrated that we're doing this, but it happened, so now we have to find a way out and that's what we're constantly working on."
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