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Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly was spotted at England\u2019s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, and his allegiance that day was clear.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boehly was pictured donning an England shirt, but unfortunately for him and the Three Lions\u2019 other supporters, Thomas Tuchel\u2019s side could not hold on to their 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n

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Ironically, it was Boehly\u2019s \u00a3100m investment, Enzo Fernandez, who equalised for Argentina with one of the goals of the tournament before Lautaro Martinez scored La Albiceleste\u2019s winner.<\/p>\n

Fernandez is eager to leave Chelsea this summer, but after watching his performance against England, Boehly will surely be desperate to keep hold of him.<\/p>\n

Fernandez being a world-class midfielder is not the only conclusion that the Chelsea co-owner would have drawn from the match, however.<\/p>\n

When Chelsea sacked Tuchel at the beginning of the 2022\/23 season, understandably, Boehly and Clearlake Capital received a lot of criticism.<\/p>\n

A year prior to his dismissal, Tuchel had led Chelsea to Champions League glory. Supporters did not want to see the German go.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea fans, you know Thomas Tuchel very well. What did you make of his tactics in England\u2019s loss to Argentina? \ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Even now, you can still argue that sacking Tuchel was a mistake. The 52-year-old is a world-class manager, and a loss against the current world champions does not change that.<\/p>\n

However, Boehly and Clearlake want a Chelsea side who can both win and play an attractive brand of football.<\/p>\n

After appointing Enzo Maresca in 2024, co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley told Chelsea\u2019s official club website: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea. He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tuchel is not the kind of manager who is going to produce that kind of football, or at least on a consistent basis. His teams tend to sit back when in the lead and play on the counter.<\/p>\n

England\u2019s defeat to Argentina was a perfect example, and on this occasion, the former Chelsea boss\u2019 game plan backfired spectacularly. <\/p>\n

Following that loss, Tuchel\u2019s stock has taken a hit. And given the kind of football that Chelsea\u2019s current regime is trying to install, Boehly will feel that the club\u2019s decision to remove Tuchel as head coach was justified.<\/p>\n

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