Just over three months into Todd Boehly's reign as Chelsea co-owner, an enormous decision was made at the club that did not sit well with many supporters. Following a Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, Thomas Tuchel was sacked as manager, just seven months on from the Blues being crowned champions of the world.
It was a statement of intent from the new ownership and then some. A Champions League winning manager gone after a relatively poor run of results just weeks after completing significant transfers in the summer lined up with his own methods.
The decision to sack Tuchel was certainly unpopular, especially given how the first few months of Graham Potter's reign have developed. Nonetheless, Boehly will certainly feel justified in his decision as he explained at a SALT conference last year why Tuchel was dismissed.
