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Graham Potter could walk straight into new job after Chelsea chief Todd Boehly fires him
Chelsea have sacked Graham Potter, but he could be set for an immediate Premier League return.
Graham Potter’s final press conference before Chelsea sacking
Graham Potter could make an instant Premier League return after Chelsea confirmed his sacking on Sunday. The 47-year-old coach has suitors elsewhere in the top flight, despite a disastrous spell at Stamford Bridge that led to his dismissal less than seven months after taking charge.
According to the Mail, Leicester City have been long-term admirers of Potter, who made a name for himself in the Premier League at Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Foxes are also on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Brendan Rodgers earlier on Sunday.
Rodgers leaves the King Power Stadium with Leicester in 19th after Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace extended their winless run to seven games.
So the club's next appointment will be crucial as they look to avoid a shock relegation to the Championship.
TalkSPORT add that Potter was on Leicester's radar earlier this season after they suffered a nightmare start, and they could offer him a rapid comeback.
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Potter's stock soared after he became Brighton boss in 2019, catching the eye with an attractive style of play involving relentless chance creation.
Chelsea offered him his big break in September after Todd Boehly sacked Thomas Tuchel, handing him a five-year contract worth in the region of £50million.
However, Potter won just seven of his 22 Premier League games at the helm, overseeing the Blues' slump from sixth to 11th during his tenure.
Chelsea are 12 points behind fourth-place Manchester United, having played a game more.
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Their hopes of maintaining their Champions League status could solely rely on winning this season's competition.
But the west Londoners will have to overcome holders Real Madrid in the quarter-finals before Manchester City or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.
Chelsea have confirmed that Bruno Saltor, who joined with Potter from Brighton, will take interim charge in his absence.
His first game at the helm comes when Liverpool visit Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
The club may hope to have appointed a long-term successor before Saturday's trip to Wolves, with Julian Nagelsmann reportedly an early favourite.
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