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Jake Stokes

Mauricio Pochettino, Zinedine Zidane, Graham Potter: Todd Boehly told dream Thomas Tuchel heir

Chelsea have sacked head coach Thomas Tuchel, and Blues fans have already jumped at the chance to suggest a replacement. The decision comes after the west Londoners were beaten in their Champions League group stage opener versus Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night.

According to The Times, Anthony Barry will 'likely take temporary charge' until a permanent solution is found. As it stands, the highly-rated Chelsea assistant coach will lead the club out against Fulham at Craven Cottage this weekend.

The report adds that Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are set to move quickly in their mission to appoint a replacement, with talks to targets set to commence imminently. The Times state that Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter is an early frontrunner for the job, but Blues fans have other candidates in mind.

READ MORE: Todd Boehly can sign perfect 'Didier Drogba heir' if Chelsea win £40m transfer race with Man Utd

Sections of the fanbase have begun to name Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino as options Chelsea should consider. Subject to personal terms, either acquisition could be plane-sailing with both currently free agents.

Zidane resigned from his post as Real Madrid boss in May last year amid concerns that the Spanish giants no longer had faith in him. The 50-year-old guided Los Blancos to three Champions Leagues, two FIFA Club World Cups, two La Liga titles, two UEFA Super Cups and two Supercopa de España.

PSG sacked Pochettino in July after just 18 months in charge. While the Argentine led the Parisians to a customary Ligue 1 title, higher-ups at Les Parc des Princes were left upset after exiting the Champions League in the round of 16.

However, Pochettino is recognised more for his impressive work in the Premier League at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. Following an influx of teenage signings this summer, the 50-year-old could be a smart appointment.

However, the trio are not the only coaches to have been suggested. One fan has even recommended John Terry!

@MullaBrandyson said: "What about Zidane? Let go for Zizou Chelsea. Perfect replacement for our club."

Suggesting Maurizio Sarri of Lazio and Hansi Flick of the Men's Germany national team, @dicey_armaney said: "Sarri? Zidane? Flick? Pochettinho? We can get anyone yo.... Trust me, ANY MANAGER would love to coach Chelsea right now with the squad we've got."

@Vinni74792247 said: "Bring back Mourinho."

@whyclicking said: "I just want Enrique. If Poch got brought into the conversation, I'm starting war."

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