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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Premier League cult hero named Chelsea caretaker manager after Graham Potter sacking

Chelsea have confirmed that Brighton cult hero Bruno Saltor will take the reins on an interim basis after the departure of Graham Potter.

The Englishman was confirmed to be leaving Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening in the aftermath of the Blues’ 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa. A statement from co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali read: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea.

“We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person. He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.

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