Chelsea’s activity in this summer’s transfer window suggested a club without a clear long- or even short-term strategy — and the axing of Thomas Tuchel is further evidence of muddled thinking from the new ownership.
The full reasons for Tuchel’s dismissal were not clear in the immediate aftermath of Chelsea’s statement just after 10am, but there are huge question marks over the timing, which comes just days after the club concluded a £273million spending spree.
