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The Moroccan came under severe criticism from the fanbase who could not hide their frustrations with the former Ajax man.

3' There were other culprits in the defeat, such as Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana, Mason Mount and more but judging by social media reaction, Chelsea's number 22 was the biggest problem when introduced at half-time. We saw him play at Ajax, he was quite brilliant. The 29-year-old made arguably one of the worst cameo appearances seen in a Blues jersey for a very long time. His overall performance was summed up by damning statistics @MozoFootball posted in the aftermath. He knows that. [player rating ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-player-ratings-dinamo-zagreb-24947787)of the man in question read: 'introduced at the interval to add a creative spark, Ziyech was poor with his crossing, wasteful with his shooting, and hit the wall with two promising free-kicks late on.

Todd Boehly fired Thomas Tuchel today. The 49-year-old German head coach won the Champions League at Chelsea. But after failing to incorporate Romelu Lukaku ...

He will be able to build a team capable of competing in the Champions League, whereas Brighton would be delighted just to challenge for a Champions League place. Guardiola typically doesn't stay in jobs for a long time, so you can understand Cunningham's perspective. So it's a different level for the English manager. Continuously set the standards that you have at Brighton. The only real problem is upfront where they're relying on Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to score goals. The talent there is largely very impressive.

Following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea have zeroed in on Brighton manager Graham Potter, who is said to be 'keen'.

Potter himself is said to be 'keen' on the potential move. Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter were immediately sounded out as two candidates, though it now appears Potter is the preferred option. [Ben Jacobs](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen?s=20&t=hpibxcyrzspLBR6kJKB1yA) detailed the current happenings surrounding Chelsea's managerial search on Wednesday. He has angled for a step up in the past and it seems he is set to get his wish, as he is Chelsea's top target. Things are said to be moving 'very fast' with Potter and his current club Brighton are not going to stand in his way, though his release clause will have to be met by Chelsea before he can depart for West London. According to him, the [Blues are hoping](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1567541801841577985?s=20&t=hpibxcyrzspLBR6kJKB1yA) to have their next manager in before this weekend, which is the reason their search has been so expedited.

Both of Thomas Tuchel's sternest rivals in London have reacted to the news that they will not longer be facing off against the Chelsea head coach.

If things were to break down there, former Lilywhites idol and PSG flop Mauricio Pochettino is set to be the next option on the list of potential candidates identified by this Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium. It was right before training when we got the news," he said in his pre-Europa League press conference when asked for his initial reaction and the shock of it all. "It makes me realise that we have a profession that, in a big per cent, this is going to happen. The squad, on the whole, wished Tuchel the best for whatever was to come next in his glittering career after the German coach only completed one full season as Head Coach and took part in two sectors of the 2020-21 campaign and the current 2022/23 one. 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. Understandably, the decision came a few hours after a torrid night in the Champions League, but it is understood that things behind the scenes also deteriorated slowly for the German.

Chelsea have sacked manager Thomas Tuchel after the team's disappointing start to the season, which continued with a defeat in their European opener.

AND WHAT'S MORE: The Blues have lost to Southampton, Leeds and Zagreb so far this season, as well as being held at home by Tottenham. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Chelsea have picked up just 10 points from six Premier League games so far this season, after spending the most of any English club in the transfer market - £278.4 million ($319.9m/€323m). WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

The Seagulls are inevitability preparing for the worst as Chelsea are set to get their wish in their quest to replace Thomas Tuchel.

[Brighton's Potter and free agent Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/pochettino-potter-thomas-tuchel-chelsea-24950490) were the two favoured candidates that the new owners wanted to put in place with the aim that either one would provide the required long-term stability. 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. 'That makes sense in the circumstances. Following the premature sacking of Scott Parker. Wednesday, September 7, 2022, will be remembered as an emotional day in the lives of all Chelsea fans. "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.

Terms must be finalised but Chelsea confident of appointment · Brighton would receive compensation of about £16m.

He has guided the club to their first Norwegian titles and is in the Europa League group stage for a second successive season. Potter was at Brighton’s training ground on Thursday but talks will continue later in the day for the former Östersund and Swansea manager. Terms are not finalised for the 47-year-old to join from Brighton but Chelsea are confident of appointing him.

Thomas Tuchel was sacked after Chelseas 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday; Brighton boss Graham Potter first met Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for talks on ...

Boehly and Eghbali were also at the game in Zagreb on Tuesday. Tuchel is still highly regarded by many people at Chelsea because of the trophies and the leadership he showed during extremely difficult circumstances. "It's a huge step up in his managerial career and Chelsea are still one of the top clubs. The American is still acting as sporting director having moved on director Marina Granovskaia, chairman Bruce Buck and technical and performance advisor Petr Cech in a complete overhaul of Roman Abramovich's trusted staff. They've just got rid of a manager six games into the season. But if I was Graham Potter, I would find that very hard to believe that they're going to do things differently.

football.london understands an agreement was reached after Potter met Todd Boehly in London on Wednesday for talks over the role. No contracts have been signed ...

"It's a huge step up in his managerial career and Chelsea are still one of the top clubs. Jamie Carragher, when speaking on Sky Sports, has warned Potter about the ruthless nature of the Chelsea job. Potter did that while getting his side to play an attractive brand of football, something Todd Boehly has clearly been impressed by. The former Swansea City manager has done a tremendous job at the Amex Stadium, especially over the past year. Mauricio Pochettino was also considered for the vacant role, but it looks as if though Potter is the man. football.london understands an agreement was reached after Potter met Todd Boehly in London on Wednesday for talks over the role.

Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea duo Reece James and Mason Mount would welcome the appointment of Graham Potter as the club's new head coach.

On the grass he’ll be great in that sense." An agreement is expected to be reached on Thursday and Potter could be in the dugout for Saturday's match at Fulham. Potter is set to replace [Thomas Tuchel](/latest/thomas-tuchel) at Stamford Bridge following the German's sacking on Wednesday.

Chelsea sacked Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday morning following the Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb the previous evening. Potter quickly emerged as the ...

Then he went to Swansea and Brighton saw exactly what they wanted and they took him and he's elevated." He gets the best out of the squad that he's got and I'll tell you what, he's got a hell of a squad at Chelsea. Cundy says Potter showed at former club Ostersunds that he has what it takes to compete on the European stage. Potter quickly emerged as the leading candidate and he has now travelled to London for talks after Brighton granted permission. And Cundy is a big fan of three Brighton players who could potentially follow Potter to Stamford Bridge in upcoming transfer windows. Cundy is surprised a big club such as Manchester United haven't attempted to sign one of Trossard or Gross.

Graham Potter, the current manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, looks set to become the German's successor at Stamford Bridge. Even since joining the Seagulls ...

[Graham Potter](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/graham-potter/profil/trainer/23954), the current manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, looks set to become the German's successor at Stamford Bridge. Romano continued by claiming that Chelsea will complete the agreement with Brighton in the next hours. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1567798892477005825) confirmed this morning that Potter will be appointed as the new Chelsea manager. Now, with Chelsea seemingly close to completing a deal, the Englishman will finally get his wish. His incredible start to the campaign has only made people rate him higher and clearly, Chelsea took notice of that. Even since joining the Seagulls in 2019 from Swansea, Potter has taken the league by storm and established Brighton as a Premier League side.

Graham Potter is set to become Chelsea's new manager after agreeing a deal in principle to leave Brighton, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea had drawn up a shortlist which included Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane but Potter was the club's first choice. [held lengthy talks](/soccer/chelsea-engchelsea/story/4740564/tuchel-sacked-chelsea-shortlist-includes-pochettinopotterzidane-sources) with Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali on Wednesday night and after being given the evening to think over his position, sources have told ESPN that Potter verbally agreed to take the role. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363)'s new manager after agreeing a deal in principle to leave [Brighton](/soccer/team?id=331), sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea news: All the latest Chelsea news and transfers on Thursday brought to you by the football.london team as the Blues look for a new manager to ...

[Brighton's Potter and free agent Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/pochettino-potter-thomas-tuchel-chelsea-24950490) were the two favoured candidates that the new owners wanted to put in place with the aim that either one would provide the required long-term stability. He is likely to be confirmed as the club's new head coach tomorrow on a long-term contract. [Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta's](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/thomas-tuchel-todd-boehly-chelsea-24960187)strong message certainly hitting a chord with many. Mauricio Pochettino was also considered for the vacant role, but it looks as if though Potter is the man. football.london understands an agreement was reached after Potter met Todd Boehly in London on Wednesday for talks over the role. The squad, on the whole, wished Tuchel the best for whatever was to come next in his glittering career after the German coach only completed one full season as Head Coach and took part in two sectors of the 2020-21 campaign and the current 2022/23 one. "Our owners are rather calm and expect me to sort the situation and not think someone else will." Potter is now set to be appointed as Chelsea's new head coach in the next hours, with the west London club hopeful they can confirm the news before their match against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. The Reds boss said: "He is definitely [one of the best coaches]. Brighton gave Potter permission to speak to Chelsea although former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is also one of the leading candidates to succeed Tuchel at Stamford Bridge. With this in mind, we'll bring you all the latest news and transfer gossip throughout the day. Following the news of Thomas Tuchel's sacking, Chelsea's owners are hoping to appoint a new manager before the Premier League clash against Fulham this weekend.

Here is how much compensation Chelsea will have to pay Brighton and Hove Albion to sign Graham Potter.

Brighton and Hove Albion's [Graham Potter.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/graham-potter/profil/trainer/23954) [Julian Nagelsmann](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/julian-nagelsmann/profil/trainer/8402), who cost Bayern Munich €25million when they signed him from RB Leipzig last year. [second highest](https://onefootball.com/en/news/the-biggest-manager-transfer-fees-ever-paid-32873051) ever transfer fee for a manager. [John Cross](https://twitter.com/johncrossmirror/status/1567811444569264129) of [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/), Chelsea will have to pay Brighton £20million in compensation for Potter. [David Moyes Slams VAR After Controversial Chelsea vs West Ham Decision](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/david-moyes-slams-var-after-controversial-chelsea-vs-west-ham-decision) [Fabrizio Romano Provides Update On Reece James's New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/fabrizio-romano-provides-update-on-reece-jamess-new-contract) ['I'm Waiting' - Arsen Zakharyan On Signing For Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/im-waiting-arsen-zakharyan-on-signing-for-chelsea) [Ross Barkley Joins OGC Nice Fabrizio Romano Confirms](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/ross-barkley-joins-ogc-nice-fabrizio-romano-confirms) [PGMOL Admit West Ham’s Goal vs Chelsea Shouldn’t Have Been Disallowed](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/pgmol-admit-west-hams-goal-vs-chelsea-shouldnt-have-been-disallowed) [Lauren James Makes Debut As England Qualify For The 2023 World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/lauren-james-makes-debut-as-england-qualify-for-the-2023-world-cup) [Report: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Late Bid For Romeo Lavia](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-fabrizio-romano-confirms-late-bid-for-romeo-lavia) [Report: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Has Been Sent To Milan To Be Fitted With Mask](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/report-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-has-been-sent-to-milan-to-be-fitted-with-mask) [Thomas Tuchel Provides Injury Update On Edouard Mendy](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/thomas-tuchel-provides-injury-update-on-edouard-mendy) [Chelsea Forward Armando Broja Signs New Long-Term Deal](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/chelsea-forward-armando-broja-signs-new-long-term-deal) [Thomas Tuchel.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-tuchel/profil/trainer/7471) [Zinedine Zidane](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-zidane/profil/trainer/21284) and [Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mauricio-pochettino/profil/trainer/9044) being discussed among fans, there has been one front-runner from the start. [reports this morning](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/breaking-graham-potter-verbally-agrees-to-become-chelsea-manager) are claiming that Potter has verbally agreed to join the Blues and that the announcement is imminent. If this number is to be believed then Chelsea will have paid the When compared to the megabucks players go for it doesn't look like a lot but for a manager, this is a lot of money. However, we're in a world where money is king and a lot of fans are wondering how much it is going to cost Chelsea to buy him out of his current contract with the Seagulls.

The Seagulls boss could take charge of Chelsea for their Premier League game against Fulham on Saturday after agreeing terms with the London club.

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Todd Boehly and the new owners at Stamford Bridge are set to appoint their own head coach as the Blues' upheaval continues.

There surely aren’t question marks over five of them, and even the other two are probably good additions for Potter to work with given his ability to improve individuals. I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of. “Graham is a football innovator and winner on the pitch and a leader off the pitch. Not only is he extremely talented on the pitch, he has skills and capabilities that extend beyond the pitch which will make Chelsea a more successful Club. He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the Club. What it says about the game as a whole is a lot more complex So could [Brendan Rodgers](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/brendan-rodgers). Should Potter not wait for a surer thing, and not a situation so unknown? One of Potter’s rivals for the job, in [Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/mauricio-pochettino), could tell him that. They think he is precisely the personality profile they want, as well as a hugely promising manager. The compensation paid to Brighton is expected to be around £16m, with three staff members also moving with Potter.

Chelsea have announced Graham Potter as their new manager, replacing Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked on Wednesday.

We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years." Potter, 47, known for his attacking style, helped Brighton to a ninth-place finish in the Premier League last season. "We are thrilled to bring Graham to Chelsea.

Thomas Tuchel was sacked after Chelseas 1-0 Champions League defeat at Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday; Brighton boss Graham Potter first met Chelsea owner Todd ...

Boehly and Eghbali were also at the game in Zagreb on Tuesday. "It's a huge step up in his managerial career and Chelsea are still one of the top clubs. Tuchel is still highly regarded by many people at Chelsea because of the trophies and the leadership he showed during extremely difficult circumstances. We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years." Not only is he extremely talented on the pitch, he has skills and capabilities that extend beyond the pitch which will make Chelsea a more successful club. The American is still acting as sporting director having moved on director Marina Granovskaia, chairman Bruce Buck and technical and performance advisor Petr Cech in a complete overhaul of Roman Abramovich's trusted staff.

The Brighton and Hove Albion manager is at Cobham academy ahead of his switch to Chelsea.

[David Moyes Slams VAR After Controversial Chelsea vs West Ham Decision](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/david-moyes-slams-var-after-controversial-chelsea-vs-west-ham-decision) [Fabrizio Romano Provides Update On Reece James's New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/fabrizio-romano-provides-update-on-reece-jamess-new-contract) ['I'm Waiting' - Arsen Zakharyan On Signing For Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/im-waiting-arsen-zakharyan-on-signing-for-chelsea) [Ross Barkley Joins OGC Nice Fabrizio Romano Confirms](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/ross-barkley-joins-ogc-nice-fabrizio-romano-confirms) [PGMOL Admit West Ham’s Goal vs Chelsea Shouldn’t Have Been Disallowed](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/pgmol-admit-west-hams-goal-vs-chelsea-shouldnt-have-been-disallowed) [Lauren James Makes Debut As England Qualify For The 2023 World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/lauren-james-makes-debut-as-england-qualify-for-the-2023-world-cup) [Report: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Late Bid For Romeo Lavia](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-fabrizio-romano-confirms-late-bid-for-romeo-lavia) [Report: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Has Been Sent To Milan To Be Fitted With Mask](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/report-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-has-been-sent-to-milan-to-be-fitted-with-mask) [Thomas Tuchel Provides Injury Update On Edouard Mendy](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/thomas-tuchel-provides-injury-update-on-edouard-mendy) [Chelsea Forward Armando Broja Signs New Long-Term Deal](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/chelsea-forward-armando-broja-signs-new-long-term-deal) [lose their opening Champions League match](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/five-takeaways-from-dinamo-zagreb-1-0-chelsea) away at Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, wake up to the news that their beloved [ Thomas Tuchel has been sacked ](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/breaking-thomas-tuchel-has-been-sacked-by-chelsea)on Wednesday and then [meet his replacement](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/fabrizio-romano-here-we-go-on-graham-potter-to-chelsea) by Thursday. The Blues head to Craven Cottage on Saturday to face a fearsome Fulham side, and having only 24 hours with his new players might not be enough for Potter to make any convincing changes to the Chelsea performances that supporters have seen so far this season. [he'll be in charge by Friday](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/graham-potter-is-expected-to-be-in-charge-against-fulham). [Football Daily](https://twitter.com/footballdaily) have captured Potter on his way into Chelsea's Cobham training ground. Brighton and Hove Albion have allowed Graham Potter to make the move to West London, despite the unparalleled success he has brought to the Seagulls, and it is likely that

Graham Potter has been named Chelsea's new permanent manager, replacing Thomas Tuchel in the hot seat following his surprise sacking.

WHAT WAS SAID: ‘I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club," Potter said in a statement. AND WHAT'S MORE: The Blues' newest head coach has a huge job on his hands to steady the ship at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea confirmed Potter's arrival in an official statement on Thursday, with the 47-year-old departing Brighton after three years in charge at the Amex Stadium.