Todd Boehly sent text message to Chelsea stars to inform them of Thomas Tuchel's sacking: Reports

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly informed the players of the imminent sacking of Thomas Tuchel through texts, according to The Daily Star.

The German tactician met with the club's hierarchy at the Cobham training ground on Wednesday morning. As per the report, the former Paris Saint-Germain manager was shocked by the news that he has lost his job despite a poor start to the season.

The Chelsea players reportedly arrived a few hours later for an afternoon training session after each of them received a text message informing the decision to sack Tuchel.

Blues owner Todd Boehly himself addressed the players and offered to answer any questions regarding the decision. Thereafter, he went off to meet Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter, who is reportedly set to succeed Tuchel to the Stamford Bridge hot seat.

The new owners had concerns about Tuchel's suitability for the job following the club's pre-season tour of the United States.

Todd Boehly did back Tuchel in the transfer market this summer as the Blues splashed out over £250 million on new signings.

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Graham Potter in line to become the next Chelsea boss

Brighton boss Graham Potter is set to be announced as the new Chelsea manager, according to Rob Dorsett of Sky Sports.

Since being appointed by Brighton in 2019, Potter has done an incredible job at the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls have played an attractive brand of football under the 47-year-old and are currently fourth in the Premier League table with 13 points in six games.

Fans will have to wait and see whether the former Swansea City manager manages to live up to the expectations at a much bigger club.