Chelsea make formal approach for two managers to replace Thomas Tuchel after identifying two reason for been sacked

Chelsea has formalized their interest in both Brighton manager Graham Potter and former PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Thomas Tuchel was fired as Chelsea manager after their Champions League loss to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night.

The sacking may seem harsh after winning the Champions League during his Chelsea tenure, but after a dismal start to the season, Todd Boehly decided to split ways with the German manager.

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have begun the process of determining whether both Potter and Pochettino would be willing to take over for Tuchel.

Pochettino is a free agent after leaving PSG this year, so bringing him to Stamford Bridge would be far easier than bringing in Potter.

Potter is under contract at Brighton, but the Daily Mail believes that he would be willing to go for a club participating in the Champions League.

Zinedine Zidane is also said to be on Chelsea’s shortlist, but Potter and Pochettino now dominate the race.