Thomas Tuchel: Former Chelsea Head Coach Spotted in India a Month After His Sacking

Thomas Tuchel: Former Chelsea Head Coach Spotted in India a Month After His Sacking

Martin Moses
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Immediate former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was seen posing for photos with Chelsea fans at an airport in India
  • Tuchel is said to be holding out for a job opportunity at a top European club as he looks to get back into management already
  • Juventus job is the one position Tuchel could look at, with Massimiliano Allegri's performance this season far from convincing

Thomas Tuchel has been spotted in India, weeks after his dismissal as Chelsea's Head Coach. Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea's new ownership, led by Todd Boehly, after a run of unconvincing results.

He was almost immediately replaced by Graham Potter, who appears to have breathed a new lease of life at the Stamford Bridge-based club.

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea, Kochi Kerala Airport, India
Thomas Tuchel poses for photos with Chelsea fans in India. Credit, @TuchelCam.
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Potter is yet to lose a game as Chelsea's boss and has recorded significant home and away victories against Italian champions AC Milan.

Tuchel left Chelsea having won four trophies, including the Champions League, during his tenure. His visit to India will spark questions about his next step, as he is said to be ready to get back to management almost immediately.

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He was spotted at the Kochi Kerala Airport in Southwest India. The 49-year-old recently rejected a chance to take over as Bayer Leverkusen's boss.

Is his India visit linked with the post-Brexit Governing Body Endorsement visa?

After his sacking, he remained in London amid reports of potential deportation. Sports Brief had reported that Tuchel was facing a new dilemma as he awaited a decision on how long he could remain in the United Kingdom after his sacking.

Tuchel, a German, could be deported from the United Kingdom due to Brexit rules. The manager has been working in the UK under a post-Brexit Governing Body Endorsement visa.

The German manager might have left the UK already, or he could also be in India for vacation as he continues to wait for a new job.

Why did Chelsea decide to sack Tuchel?

Sports Brief also reported that Chelsea owner Todd Boehly had revealed interesting details about why they decided to sack Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel was relieved of his duties as Chelsea's head coach last week following a spate of poor results.

The German gaffer was sacked barely 15 months after leading the side to Champions League victory. Boehly adopted the ruthless nature of former owner Roman Abramovich by firing Tuchel at the first sight of a dip in form.

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