Former Chelsea Striker Says He Is Sad After Blues Sacked Thomas Tuchel

• French striker Olivier Giroud has expressed his sadness following Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel
• The Blues dismissed the German tactician last week before replacing him with Graham Potter
• Giroud had the honour of playing under Tuchel for more than a year and a half and won together the 2021 Champions League title

Former Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has shared his feelings following the Blues' decision to sack Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel was shown the door mid-last week, just hours after he had led the west London club to a 1-0 embarrassing defeat at the hands of minnows Dinamo Zagreb.

His sacking took many by surprise, especially considering he had played a prominent role in Chelsea's summer transfer business.

Tuchel's exit came at a time Chelsea had endured a slow start to the new season, dropping points in half of their Premier League outings in the run-up to their Champions League defeat at Zagreb.

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Olivier Giroud speaks on Thomas Tuchel's sacking at Chelsea

Giroud, who spent three years at Stamford Bridge, has now admitted that he felt sad after Chelsea dismissed Tuchel.

Speaking to Sky Sports News via Metro UK, the French star noted that Tuchel had made a significant contribution at the west London club during his 19-month spell.

"It’s part of football. It’s sad. I think Thomas has done a great job for Chelsea," the 35-year-old noted.

Giroud swapped Arsenal for Chelsea in 2018 and went on to play an integral role in the Blues' Champions League win in 2021.