Graham Potter has been dismissed by Chelsea’s management following Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa.
He leaves with Chelsea 11th the in Premier League log, 12 points off the Champions League places.
A Chelsea statement on Sunday said:
“Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition.
“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 and contribution and wish him well for the future.”
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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.”
The Blues, who have spent more than £550m on new players, are searching for their third manager of the season.
Chelsea football club are in the bottom half of the Premier League table after their latest loss – and 12 points off the top four.
Bruno Saltor takes charge of the team as interim head coach and will lead the team against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
