Thomas Tuchel returns to Chelsea for the first time since his brutal sacking for secret 'eye-watering' reason over two years ago
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Thomas Tuchel has made his first return to Stamford Bridge since being sacked as Chelsea manager, as the new England boss took in the Blues 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. Tuchel officially started his role as England head coach on January 1 and has been seen at several Premier League matches this month.
![[Tuchel was making his return to Chelsea for the first time his his sacking in September 2022]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/07/94111297-14286617-image-a-4_1736926500438.jpg)
The 51-year-old's latest port of call was Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night in the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Tuchel was seen in the stands watching a dramatic clash, with Chelsea and Bournemouth playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw. It marked the first time Tuchel had returned to his former club since his reign was ended in acrimonious fashion on September 7 in 2022.
![[The German coach had led Chelsea to their second Champions League triumph in 2021]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/07/94111293-14286617-image-a-5_1736926527721.jpg)
Tuchel had won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup as Chelsea boss, as well as leading the club to the finals of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Thomas Tuchel was picked out by the television cameras at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Tuchel was making his return to Chelsea for the first time his his sacking in September 2022.
![[Tuchel watched as Cole Palmer opened the scoring for Chelsea against Bournemouth]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/07/94111311-14286617-image-a-6_1736926600017.jpg)
The German coach had led Chelsea to their second Champions League triumph in 2021. He was sacked the morning after a 1-0 defeat by Dinamo Zagreb, on what was the 100th day of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital's ownership of the club. Tuchel had revealed to Mail Sport in 2023 that he had been 'shocked' but his abrupt exit from the club, with the meeting to confirm his dismissal lasting just three minutes.
![[Chelsea, however, required a late Reece James free kick to rescue a point against the Cherries]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/07/94111325-14286617-image-a-7_1736926644152.jpg)
