‘He’s still in charge’ – Jamie Carragher reveals why Abramovich is involve in Tuchel sacking at Chelsea
After the Blues abruptly fired manager Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday morning, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher asserted that former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich “still pulls the strings” at Stamford Bridge.
“#Tuchel has done a great job at #Chelsea & another club will now get a top manager,” Carragher tweeted.”Roman is still pulling the strings!!”
However, Abramovich sold the club in May to a new group led by Todd Boehly, after sanctions were placed on the Russian billionaire.
Boehly and co took the decision to part ways with Tuchel after Chelsea began their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 defeat away to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, which followed a disappointing start to the Premier League season that saw them stumble to only three wins from their first six games.
The club issued a statement the next morning stating that they had parted ways with Tuchel.
“On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club,” the statement read.
“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.”