Graham Potter have been fired by Chelsea following a disastrous tenure as manager.
Following Thomas Tuchel’s resignation as manager of the Champions League-winning team in September of last year, Potter, 47, left Brighton to assume control at Stamford Bridge.
However, despite inheriting a star-studded team, the former Seagulls manager was unable to maximise its potential, and a flurry of January signings seemed to make matters worse.
And the Blues have confirmed that Bruno Saltor will take charge as interim head coach following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa, which saw Potter’s side slip into the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution.
“We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and a person.
“He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.
“Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the rest of the season.
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“We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter-final ahead.
“We will put every effort and commitment into every one of those games so that we can end the season on a high.”
Potter, who was hampered by injuries to the likes of N’Golo Kante and Reece James, continued to chop and change his starting line-up as he attempted to find his best XI and impose his philosophy.
But Boehly and Co decided enough was enough after the limp performance against Villa left Chelsea 11th in the league.
The Blues host Liverpool on Tuesday night before heading to Wolves on Saturday.