Week Of Justice In English Premier League: Chelsea Fire Graham Potter, Leicester Depak Brendan Rodgers

JAKARTA - Chelsea have finally taken decisive steps. The Blues officially sacked Graham Potter and appointed Bruno Saltor as a temporary replacement.

Chelsea's move is predictable. Chelsea officials are reported to have run out of patience after seeing their team lose at home to Aston Villa with a score of 0-2.

"Chelsea FC announces that Graham Potter has left the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition," reads the club's official website.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion coach was recruited by Chelsea on September 8 last year to replace Thomas Tuchel.

For approximately seven months in charge of the Blues, Potter's total played 31 games with 12 wins, eight draws, 11 defeats, 33 goals, and 31 goals conceded.

Although able to bring the club based at Stamford Bridge to advance in the last eight of the Champions League, Potter is considered to have failed to bring the Chelsea luxury squad further.

"While at the club, Graham has led us to the Champions League quarter-finals, where we will face Real Madrid Chelsea to thank Graham for all his efforts and contributions and wish him all the best for his future," the club said in a statement. April.

"On behalf of everyone at the club, we would like to sincerely thank Graham for his contribution to Chelsea. We have great respect for Graham as coach and as a person," the statement continued.

Meanwhile, Leicester City also stated that it had officially separated from Brendan Rodgers. This step was taken to save the club from the dispute.

The Foxes fell into the relegation zone after losing 1-2 to Crystal Palace last Saturday. This defeat extended their winless record to six matches.

"Leicester City Football Club has reached a joint agreement with Brendan Rodgers to leave the club after four years as first team manager," the English club wrote on their Twitter account.

Club official Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said the decision had to be taken in order to maintain their status to remain in the highest competition in England.

"The performance and results during this season have been under our common hope. It has become our belief that continuity and stability will be the key to correcting our direction, especially given our previous achievements under coach Brendan," said club chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha quoted from AFP via Antara.

"Unfortunately, the desired upgrade has not yet emerged and with 10 games remaining this season, the club council has been forced to take alternative action to stay in the Premier League," he added.