Chelsea confirmed the sacking of Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday morning.
According to reports, Chelsea are set to appoint a new manager this week, with Graham Potter the favourite for the job.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has shown his sympathy for the axed Thomas Tuchel who won the Champions League with Chelsea.
“Listen, he came in when they were desperate and needed him to steady the ship,” Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel.
“He did that and also won the Champions League, got to two domestic cup finals. It was a phenomenal run under the circumstances. Yes it’s been a difficult start to the season but I can’t fathom it, I can’t understand it.”
Ferdinand is however mindful of how Potter would handle a big job like the Chelsea job.
He added: “Potter has done an absolutely fabulous job at Brighton. They’ll be reluctant to let him go I’m sure.
“He will be courted by bigger clubs but would he take this job? He’s a great coach and as soon as he went into Brighton their style of play changed. He’s got a clear idea of how they want to play. On the grass he would be great.
“A lot of the questions would be around if he is able to handle the egos and the stature of players at Chelsea? He’s never had that experience.
“He’s not someone who has proved he can win trophies yet either. So there are things that could go against him. But I think the younger players at Chelsea would welcome him.”
Meanwhile, Ferdinand thinks Brendan Rodgers has the experience title-wise to handle the Chelsea pressure.
“I think that would be logical and not too an outlandish appointment,” Ferdinand said.
“He’s been at Chelsea before and proven elsewhere he can win trophies and build a football club.
“He’s won the FA Cup with Leicester, a team not considered a favourite for that competition. Yes, they’re struggling right now but I think a lot of that is down to the transfer window and a lack of investment.
“Their position now doesn’t reflect the quality of manager that Rodgers is. But can the owners see past that because they won’t want to sack Tuchel and appoint a manger at the bottom of the Premier League.
“I don’t think they will be looking at his history and his body of work that would put him in a position to be a candidate.”