Tuchel devastated by Chelsea sacking 

Tuchel on Sunday took to Twitter to share his thoughts on what was clearly an unexpected exit for the German

Tuchel devastated by Chelsea sacking 
Thomas Tuchel

German manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed his devastation after being sacked by Chelsea, just a week before the Londoners are due to face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Uncertainty still surrounds the fixture, with police resources in the capital redeployed to handle the period of mourning following the the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with a state funeral set to take place on Monday, September 19, just a day after the Reds are due to face the West London club.

But after a slow start to the new season, Tuchel has paid the ultimate price by losing his job and on Sunday he took to Twitter to share his thoughts on what was clearly an unexpected exit for the German.

Tuchel wrote: "This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write - and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end.

"This is a club where I felt at home, both professionally and personally. Thank you so much to all the staff, the players and the supporters for making me feel very welcome from the start. The pride and joy I felt at helping the team to win the Champions League and the Club World Cup will stay with me forever. I am honoured to have been a part of this club’s history and the memories of the last 19 months will always have a special place in my heart."