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Mainz sporting director SLAMS Todd Boehly after Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea sacking, claiming he 'has no idea about football' and will 'bitterly regret' the decision

Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel has slammed Todd Boehly after the sacking of Thomas Tuchel.

The Chelsea chairman made the decision to part ways with the 49-year-old on Wednesday, and moved swiftly to appoint Graham Potter as his replacement just a day later.

Speaking to BILD via goal.com, Heidel, who worked with Tuchel during the coach's time at Mainz, said Boehly 'has no idea about football' and will 'bitterly regret this decision' after the German was given his marching orders.

Christian Heidel has criticised Chelsea's sacking of Thomas Tuchel after 18 months in charge
Heidel said Blues chairman Todd Boehley 'has no idea about football' following the decision

'The sacking is grist to the mill of those who are against investors in football.