Chelsea have surprisingly parted ways with their coach Thomas Tuchel, a decision also concerning their Champions League group rivals Milan and Inter who loaned Romelu Lukaku from the Blues this summer.
The Blues have announced the sacking of the German tactician with an official statement following last night’s defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
Chelsea are in Group E with Milan and will face the Rossoneri on October 5 (at Stamford Bridge) and 11 (San Siro).
The Premier League giants have specified that ‘there will be no further comment until a new head coach appointment is made.’
Milan picked up a 1-1 draw away at RB Salzburg in their debut group stage game yesterday.
Tuchel’s firing strictly concerns Milan’s city rivals Inter, who welcomed Romelu Lukaku back to the club on loan this summer.
The Belgian forward was not on good terms with the German tactician and pushed to return to his ex-club at the end of 2021-22.
The Nerazzurri paid €8m for the player’s loan until 2023 and don’t have an option to make his move permanent at the end of the season.
There are reports of talks between Inter and the Blues over a potential permanent transfer for Lukaku but Tuchel’s departure surely changes the scenario and it remains to be seen what will happen with the Belgian’s future at San Siro beyond 2023 following today’s major development.