Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has broken his silence on the recent sacking of Thomas Tuchel as boss.
The Blues announced on Wednesday morning that they had parted company with the German after just over 19 months in the job.
Such a decision came just hours after Chelsea suffered defeat in their opening Champions League match of the season, losing 1-0 to Dinamo Zagreb.
In a statement on their website, Chelsea said: “Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Thomas Tuchel.
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“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.
"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.”
In the aftermath of the news, summer signing Fofana took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the decision.
He very simply posted a picture to his story of him and Tuchel in the training session the night before the Zagreb game.
It was the 21-year-old’s first ever appearance in the Champions League, although he was unable to taste victory come full-time.
Chelsea are now at work trying to find their new permanent appointment for the now vacant role.
Brighton manager Graham Potter is leading the race to be the next boss at Stamford Bridge, with Mauricio Pochettino also being considered.
The Seagulls have granted the Blues permission to speak to Potter.
So far this season, the 47-year-old has helped guide Brighton to fourth place in the Premier League table, with their 5-2 win over Leicester City proving to be a triumphant result.
Potter has a £10 million buy-out clause in his contract, although Chelsea do not have any issues with the fee.
They are hoping to have a new appointment in for Saturday, with the Blues facing Fulham in the Premier League.
Topics: Wesley Fofana, Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel
Robert Calcutt