Chelsea SACK Thomas Tuchel LIVE: Graham Potter heads for talks with Blues, Zidane and Pochettino in frame – latest news

GRAHAM POTTER is favourite to succeed Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea manager after the German was sacked.

The Brighton boss is heading to London for talks with the West London club.

Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino have also been lined up as potential replacements as odds tumble on the favourites.

Anthony Barry will take over as interim manager while the club look to appoint a permanent replacement.

A Blues statement said: “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.”

It comes as:

• Chelsea ask for permission to speak to Graham Potter over vacant manager role.
• Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino are among the favourites with bookies to replace Thomas Tuchel as John Terry priced at 33/1.
• The Blues’ brutal statement announces German relieved of his duties just 100 days after Todd Boehly takes charge.
• Chelsea news LIVE: All the latest after Tuchel’s axing.
• Tuchel informed of sacking in ruthless conference call, minutes after arriving at Blues’ training ground.

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