Former Manchester United and England star Rio Gavin Ferdinand is concerned about Chelsea’s decision to let go of head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Ferdinand feels new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly who was a big spender in the transfer window has acted too soon in dismissing the former Paris Saint-Germain head coach.
Tuchel was appointed as the successor to club legend Frank Lampard in January 2021 and promptly led Chelsea to Champions League glory in his first season.
More success followed in the form of trophies in the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup, but Tuchel also lost two FA Cup finals and an EFL Cup showpiece during his tenure.
A slow start to this season continued on Tuesday with a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat away to Dinamo Zagreb.
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter has emerged as an early frontrunner to replace Tuchel.
Whether or not he takes the Chelsea job now, Ferdinand believes Potter is destined to move to a top team at some stage.
The former United defender added: “Potter has done a fantastic job. I think he will be someone called by bigger clubs than Brighton with due respect. But would he take it?
“When he went to Brighton their style of football changed immediately. He has a clear identity.
“I think on the grass he will be great in that sense. The questions are would he be able to handle the experienced players?
“In terms of handling big players and egos, there are a nucleus of young players there who would warm to him immediately.”
Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino are also among the early mooted contenders to replace Tuchel.