Chelsea will be in action on Wednesday as the Premier League giants gear up for Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League, with the Blues preparing for an interesting showdown with RB Salzburg.
Not only is this tie the first game for the Blues since their embarrassing 1-0 loss away to Dinamo Zagreb in the opening round, but it's also the first match since the unexpected, but understandable, sacking of Thomas Tuchel.
The German boss was relieved of his duties by Boehly and Co. exactly a week ago, with Graham Potter being swiftly appointed as his replacement. The Englishman would have made his debut over the weekend, but due to the sad passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, their trip to Fulham was postponed, as well as every other Matchweek 7 fixture in the Premier League.
However, this tie against RB Salzburg will be held at Stamford Bridge, and as a result, the Chelsea fans will fill up their stadium and get the golden opportunity to pay tribute to Tuchel. As per the Sun, supporters movement "We Are The Shed" released a statement in which they confirm a pre-planned gesture to honor the man who delivered the club their second UEFA Champions League title.
"Tonight will be our first game since Thomas Tuchel got sacked," the group said.
"We will not be using the crowdsurfer out of respect to The Queen's passing/pre match plans.
"Instead, we're encouraging people to stand & applaud on the 21st min to say 'thank you'."
The 21st minute symbolizes the 2021 European final in which Chelsea pulled off an impressive 1-0 victory over Manchester City in Porto. Tuchel would then go on to win the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, feats that no other London club has achieved before.
Nonetheless, the man of the hour is Graham Potter as he will make his debut in the Stamford Bridge dugout. The English tactician rose to fame for the job he has done at Brighton, turning the Seagulls into an attractive, progressive side. However, at Chelsea, his task will be to turn around their poor form this season and to meet the high expectations of the London giants.
