Graham Potter: How Chelsea Stars Reacted to the Manager’s Sacking

• Details have emerged on how the Chelsea squad reacted to the news of Graham Potter's sacking
• It is understood that the majority of the players learnt about Potter's sacking via the media
• The 47-year-old English tactician helped the west Londoners qualify for the UCL quarterfinals

Chelsea stars were reportedly left stunned after learning that Graham Potter had been sacked as the manager.

Potter was shown the door at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening, a day after he had led his side to a 2-0 embarrassing defeat against Aston Villa.

The defeat came at a time the former Brighton boss was under increasing pressure from fans, who had called for his immediate sacking in the recent past.

According to The Sun, Potter was fired after just six months at the helm of affairs at the Bridge, having succeeded Thomas Tuchel back in September.

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However, a dire run of form and results that had seen the west Londoners drop to 11th place left the club with no choice but to part ways with the Englishman.

Chelsea players' reaction to Potter news

The Telegraph reports that the Chelsea squad was not aware of Potter's imminent sacking after their disappointing Saturday outing.

The publication claims that news of the manager's departure caught the squad off guard, with many learning of the development through the media.

It is understood that a worried section of the players went on to contact their representatives shortly after finding out the club had got rid of Potter.

Meanwhile, it now remains to be seen who Chelsea will hire to replace the former Brighton boss.

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Chelsea fans celebrate Potter's sacking

Sports Brief also reported that Chelsea fans celebrated Potter's dismissal after news of his sacking emerged.

In his last press conference in charge, the Blues' manager appeared defeated after the defeat to Aston Villa.

The west Londoners have endured a frustrating run of results under Potter and are now in 11th place.

Potter linked with Leicester job

Elsewhere, Potter has been linked with the vacant Leicester City job, barely a day after he was dismissed at Stamford Bridge.

Sports Brief reported that the Foxes are considering hiring the ex-Brighton boss to succeed Brendan Rodgers, who was also sacked on Sunday.