Former Chelsea star Michael Ballack has slammed co-owner Todd Boehly for sacking Thomas Tuchel.
Ballack, 46, spent four years at Chelsea between 2006 and 2010, scoring 26 goals in 166 matches.
The Bayern Munich legend won three FA Cups and one Premier League title during his time in England.
Ballack told BILD: “I was surprised by the sacking. For me it was incomprehensible when a coach is dismissed so quickly.
“Especially because Tuchel had such a great success like winning the Champions League.
“You can see that a new owner brings a new philosophy with a new understanding of ideas.
“Everyone has their own people they want to rely on, so they made the hard cut with the trainer.
“We have to see if it works in the long term. I believe that you have to approach such a successful and big club carefully.
“Chelsea doesn't need any upheaval. Boehly is doing it differently now with his elbow mentality."
