Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel with Brighton manager Graham Potter set to be approached by club.

Thomas Tuchel was sacked after Chelsea 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night; Chelsea said: "As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the club...the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition"

Chelsea have sacked head coach Thomas Tuchel six matches into the Premier League season.

Chelsea are expected to approach Brighton later on Wednesday for permission to speak to Graham Potter and are also keen to speak to Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane, who are both out of work.