Graham Potter may be primed to take Chelsea in a new direction

Having sacked one of the most talented and successful managers in world football, Chelsea clearly want a man who develops players and thinks long-term. Graham Potter seems the obvious answer

NUMBER ONE TARGET: Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter celebrates. He is thought to be Chelsea's number one target to replace Thomas Tuchel. Pic: PA

Having sacked one of the most talented and successful managers in world football, who delivered a Champions League trophy in his first season, Chelsea face the difficult task of identifying a coach who can do better – but if they want a man who develops players and thinks long-term, then Graham Potter seems the obvious answer.

Nobody who follows Chelsea closely should be too surprised to see Thomas Tuchel jettisoned given the club’s record of sacking and replacing managers with alarming (but seemingly successful) regularity.