After months of consecutive disappointing results, Chelsea finally relieved Graham Potter of his duties after a loss to Aston Villa that saw the Blues fall into the bottom half of the Premier League table. Potter departs the club after winning just three of his last 10 in all competitions. Expectations were high for the English manager after joining the Blues however the honeymoon phase lasted only a few games with the Blues winning just six games in all competitions since November.

Reports suggest Julian Nagelsmann is favourite to replace Graham Potter after he was relieved of his duties at Bayern during the International. The German tactician was rumoured to be taking a break from football following the sack but might be employed sooner than he expected. Nagelsmann broke out as a young exciting coach after guiding Hoffienhiem to a top-four spot in his first full season at the club. He guided RB Leipzig to a semi-final spot in the Champions League spot. He has been praised for his ability to get the most out of his players in the past and he can do the same at Chelsea.