Thomas Tuchel romped to a massive 4-2 win in his first game as Bayern Munich manager whilst Chelsea were condemned to yet another loss under Graham Potter.
The German coach was appointed as the replacement for Julian Nagelsmann last week after the former RB Leipzig head coach was dismissed. It's Tuchel's first job since Todd Boehly made the controversial call to cut his time in charge at Stamford Bridge short.
With the Blues failing to kick on under Potter the view of the fan favourite elsewhere has frustrated fans. That hasn't been helped with the latest set of fixtures either.
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Whilst Tuchel sent his side top of Bundesliga, moving back to the summit after Borussia Dortmund had taken first place for a brief period, Potter saw his team drop into the bottom half of the table after a 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues bossed possession and had 20 shots more than their opponents but couldn't find a way through with similar shortcomings proving detrimental for Potter and his team. Not even the return of N'Golo Kante for the first time since August could sway the game for Chelsea.
Ollie Watkins' first half goal meant that there were further boos at SW6 heading into the break whilst John McGinn's long-range strike doubled the visitors' lead. Having entered the game level on points, with Chelsea only in 10th on goal difference, the defeat is the latest result piling pressure on Potter.
Boehly and Co have stuck with the former Brighton coach during one of the worst spells for the club in the past 30 years but will have their patience tested once more after the latest damaging result. Even with little to play for in the table fans are eager to see signs of progression in performances and results.
Tuchel, on the other hand, was able to start his life in Munich with a blast, racing to a 3-0 lead inside 25 minutes thanks to goals from Thomas Muller and Kingsley Coman. Dortmund had sustained their form despite being knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Potter.
As a result of that game there is a chance that Tuchel and Chelsea could meet face-to-face much sooner than expected. Should the Blues find a way past competition holders Real Madrid they would set up a semi-final tie against one of Tuchel's Bayern or Manchester City.
Given the backlash towards Potter thoughout a season in which Chelsea are yet to beat a side that started the gameweek ahead of them in the table, fans were quick to point out Tuchel's impressive first result.
One user took to social media to express their anger, writing: "That Thomas Tuchel impact after one training sessionbut Graham Potter needs ¾ of a season + a preseason before we're allowed to say he's had time to improve things. I miss my Chelsea, we look unrecognisable these days."
Meanwhile another supporter vented: "SACK GRAHAM POTTER NOW. THE WORST MANAGER IN CHELSEA HISTORY. WE ARE LOSING TO ASTON VILLA WHILE TUCHEL IS COOKING DORTMUND. WHAT IS THIS."
Others added: "How Chelsea moved from a Manager like Tuchel to Potter should be a case study in schools for definition of FAILURE," and "Chelsea let go of Tuchel for Graham Potter they deserve this."
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