Amongst the most surprised parties to see Thomas Tuchel sacked by Chelsea and replaced by Graham Potter will have been Billy Gilmour. The Scottish midfielder had only left the club days before Tuchel's departure and his determination to leave permanently this time was largely down to the lack of trust he received.
The 21-year-old never let Chelsea down when playing but was made to pay for a costly loan spell at Norwich, one which didn't elevate his position in the Blues' squad and failed to impress Tuchel enough to be given a serious shot.
Gilmour was taken on pre-season tour to America with the club but was quickly moved to a development camp whereas senior players such as Ross Barkley and Michy Batshuayi were afforded more time under Tuchel's eyes. After this he always looked likely to move on from Chelsea.
