Graham Potter

Chelsea are not planning to sack head coach Graham Potter and will continue to give him time to turn results around. The Englishman is under increasing ...

[N’Golo Kante](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ngolo-kante-0EdMe2M0gAPGusOa/), who has been sidelined since August with a hamstring injury, was part of training on Monday. “My job is to keep going, to keep working with the team to try and change the moment. The players are hurting.

Chelsea suffered yet another defeat as they lost to Tottenham Hotspur as the pressure continues to pile on Graham Potter.

If Potter can’t point them in the right direction, Chelsea will need someone else to clean up everything. I know the personality and quality in the team. It’s also true that Chelsea lack a true number nine, although Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been drafted back into the first team of late. “I know the responsibility,” Potter said after losing to Tottenham. “I haven't done enough at this club to have too much good faith,” Potter admitted afterwards, conceding that this five-month spell as Chelsea manager to date hasn’t gone as planned. Graham Potter had the look of a resigned man after Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

They look up the Premier League table and see the value of the patience displayed at Arsenal, where Mikel Arteta has gone from public enemy No.1 to the prince ...

The Kroenkes were never exposed to the tangible anger of a ground that has lost faith in its coach, as Stamford Bridge seemed to in the humbling 1-0 defeat to bottom of the table Southampton earlier this month. He has not so far, and it will not have helped his standing among more sensible supporters that the three points that Chelsea have come to view as a given whenever they face Tottenham were instead taken by Spurs. This was a club that subscribed to a Keynesian view of the long run, namely that in it we're all dead. As Potter noted, the rewards of sticking it out with a coach can be great. If there was a question that hovered over his tenure at Brighton it was his side's lack of killer instinct in front of goal. Such has been the unbearable weight Kai Havertz seems to feel in the final third that Potter opted to end Aubameyang's exile as his side attempted a doomed comeback. It is not easy for supporters who have come to understand their club in that way to adapt to a worldview whereby £88.5 million Mykhalio Mudryk is a project signing showing little indication he can make an immediate impact. The hiring of a string of individuals whose role vaguely approximates that of a sporting director was to bring with it a collegiate approach to club management, the half billion pounds of player recruitment about building a pre-peak squad that can grow together. The turbulence that was the sine qua non of life at Stamford Bridge was accepted because it was garlanded with more trophies than supporters who grew up before the takeover could ever have imagined. The difference is that when Abramovich's Chelsea dropped nine figures over a summer there was an implicit contract with fans that this was being done in the expectation of immediate returns. Two decades with Abramovich in charge have taught supporters what it is that they should value. If sacking Thomas Tuchel at the first sign of trouble was one last hurrah for the ancien régime, everything Chelsea's owners have done since has been designed to display daylight between them and Roman Abramovich.

SAMI MOKBEL: Here is the problem with faith: once it disappears, generally, it's gone forever. There are exceptions, but the moments when one's faith is ...

But when they fell behind at the start of the second half, their response was feeble. If they are eliminated from the Champions League next week? The defeat by Spurs on Sunday was the latest chastening experience for Potter. Faith in a manager whose team have scored once in six games. Faith in a manager whose team have won twice in 15 matches. Up until now the Americans' commitment to their head coach - the first appointment of their reign - has been unwavering.

Chelsea have seemingly come to a big decision on Graham Potter amid rising calls for his sacking and with a report naming five candidates being considered.

On the flip side, Jorginho is one of just six first-teamers to depart in that time. Another manager currently out of work is Luis Enrique, having stepped down as Spain coach after the World Cup. They are joined on the list by Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, who may cut ties there this summer. This is still the same message after the game today. Part of Potter’s problem has been how he has managed the massive squad at his disposal. They now face Leeds on Saturday in what is surely a must-win game for Potter. The west London side are in danger of suffering their lowest-ever league finish since 2015/16 when they finished 10th. This is why they are protecting him. And Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Tottenham, means they have now lost three games in succession. The Italian is adamant that Boehly has no plans to replace Potter despite the growing protests about his position. And while a late charge into the Champions League places looks unlikely – they are currently 14 points adrift – Potter needs the win to keep the wolves from the door. Chelsea have seemingly come to a big decision on the future of Graham Potter amid heightening claims for him to be sacked and with a report naming five candidates now under consideration by the Blues.

The calls for the manager to be sacked did not disappear either. After it became heard and seen at Stamford Bridge last week, things have simply gotten no ...

[Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/mauricio-pochettino/) is a name who could be considered, with there already being reported contact from the Blues. [Thomas Tuchel,](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/thomas-tuchel/) and looking around there are not many choices for the role that will be up to the required standard. This is still the same message after the game today. [falling way short of the standards ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/player-quotes/reece-james-makes-admission-about-chelsea-boss-graham-potter/)required to win this fierce derby is surely too much for a supporter to handle. [Fabrizio Romano has claimed on his YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43_8v70ItSg) that the Chelsea owners still plan to stick by [Graham Potter.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/graham-potter/) [Blues were beaten 2-0 by Spurs, ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/club-news/graham-potter-sends-message-to-angry-chelsea-supporters-after-spurs-defeat/)picking up their first defeat at the club’s new stadium since it opened.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter insists he needs time to help turn the club's fortunes around as his struggles continue.Potter is under increasing pressure.

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Chelsea went down 2-0 at Tottenham on Sunday, and while the club are still insistent that they will give the manager time, a number of fans have vented ...

[Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) last-16 second leg at home to Borussia Dortmund on March 7, when they will be seeking to overturn a 1-0 deficit. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) champions. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) and Jurgen Klopp at [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) as examples of what can be achieved if managers are allowed to work with a long-term vision. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc), exits from both the FA and Carabao Cups at hands of [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc), and slip ups against top four hopefuls [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc), local rivals [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc) and bottom of the table [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc). [charge.org website](https://www.change.org/p/graham-potter-to-be-sacked) calling for the manager to be sacked, with almost 35,000 signatures attracted at the time of writing. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) down in 10th place in the table, some 14 points off Spurs in fourth. [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc). [Potter's side were beaten 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/tottenham-spurs-chelsea-goals-highlights-29316731), as second half goals from Oliver Skipp and [Harry Kane](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-kane) condemned the manager to a 10th defeat in his 26 matches in charge. Despite this there are believed to be no immediate moves to sack Potter, with the club still behind the manager who replaced the sacked Thomas Tuchel in September. According to the website, the petition was started by a user called Arash Moaref under the Arteta frequently faced suggestions that he wasn't good enough to be Gunners manager before leading the club to the top of the table this season while Klopp, like Potter, came to Liverpool after a season had already started and took his time to build the Reds up to becoming European and A petition calling for Chelsea to sack Graham Potter has rapidly attracted thousands of signatures online in the wake of the Blues' latest defeat to

Chelsea are languishing down in 10th place in the Premier League table as the pressure builds on Graham Potter after the Blues spent over £600million on ...

The reaction to going a goal down in recent games against Spurs and Southampton has not been good enough and something needs to change. Raheem Sterling has a wealth of experience from his time at Liverpool and Manchester City, but injuries have hampered his debut season at Stamford Bridge. Thiago Silva has been one of the key leaders in the squad since his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. It's been a hectic year at Stamford Bridge and performances on the pitch have been below par in the 2022/23 campaign. Former Blues captain Gary Cahill has hinted at the lack of leadership in Potter's squad following the defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea have scored just 23 goals in 24 Premier League fixtures, but there are deeper problems than their lack of form in front of goal.

According to the bookmakers, these four managers are favourites to replace Graham Potter at Chelsea if the Englishman gets sacked.

Enrique’s sides can play high quality, visually appealing football, something that the supporters would like to see after a slugfest that is on display. Earlier a [report emerged](https://theprideoflondon.com/2023/02/21/epl-boss-reject-chelsea-graham-potter/) that the Argentine manager turned down the chance to coach Chelsea. The manager has not returned to management after leaving Real Madrid in the summer 2021. PSG had also asked about Zidane when they were looking for a new manager but the Frenchman has not yet returned to management but the attraction of Premier League could mean he comes out of his sabbatical. [Pari match](https://www.parimatch.co.uk/aff/Sports-p-welcome-offer?btagid=92636907&btag=a_50031b_11890c_02c34109-20a3-4c5f-a336-195000e1f01c&affid=25007&nid=2&mid=160), the [bookmakers’](https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/chelsea/next-permanent-manager) favourite to replace Potter at Chelsea is Mauricio Pochettino. This Chelsea side is lacking cohesion and Potter doesn’t seem to have the answers for now.

The Blues manager has now overseen just two wins in 15 games and may not be in then job much longer.

But he knows, and we all know, that you have to win.” “That’s a thing where coaches are paying the price. "If he doesn't get three big results, I think he could go.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Graham Potter fears his training sessions at Chelsea are being undermined by having too many players to work with after the ...

Step by step I want to put the team in a better place than when I arrived.' They want to play, be on the pitch and help the team. As a result Potter has struggled to maintain continuity during training sessions, never mind during matches. 'When you go through a period of transition and the steps we've gone through then there are going to be periods when it is going to be tougher than you ideally want – it's not optimal. 'There are challenges when you've got that many players,' Potter said earlier this month. Graham Potter has been forced to adapt training sessions to keep all players involved

Chelsea are determined to give Graham Potter time and do not want to make a decision on his future based on the next two games.

[defeat at Tottenham](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/26/tottenham-chelsea-premier-league-match-report) and has admitted results have not been good enough. Potter said on Friday that he had A large proportion of Chelsea fans have run out of patience with Potter after one win in 11 matches.

Graham Potter may be experiencing a tough time at Chelsea, but Reece James insists the Blues' boss is as good as those that went before him.

Potter has [picked up only nine victories from his 26 games at the helm](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/graham-potter-support-chelsea-winless-six-games/blt474d5f6b48adf446), but he retains the full support of his board and playing squad. [Champions League winner Tuchel having been ushered through the exits](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-fans-chant-for-tuchel-man-city-mauling-pressure-potter/blt25d9a9120f5bdeea). I think it’s hard to say, it’s not like we’re not trying, we’re giving it our all but results are simply not going our way at the moment.

Graham Potter is facing increasing pressure at Chelsea following a poor run of results in the Premier League with a number of world-class managers available ...

Thomas Tuchel replaced the Blues legend and took the team on to win a Champions League title in 2021, but Lampard's return could be what the club needs now. [reported that former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/mauricio-pochettino-rejected-todd-boehly-26291245) had 'turned down' Chelsea's approach for him to replace Potter. [Southampton and Tottenham have compiled the miserable feeling](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-sack-boehly-26335647) at Stamford Bridge but Todd Boehly has stood by Potter - for now. The Argentine manager is renowned for developing young players into top talents, something Boehly wants the manager at Chelsea to do as part of his long-term vision. The Spaniard is without a club after leaving his role as Spain manager following the World Cup in Qatar. Zinedine Zidane, [Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique have all been linked](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-jose-mourinho-graham-potter-26336724?int_source=nba) with the manager role at Stamford Bridge as Blues fans' patience continues to wear thin with Potter. Despite Petit's concerns over the Frenchman, he is a proven winner and could be exactly what Chelsea need at this current time given the additions they've made to the squad. Chelsea replaced Thomas Tuchel with Graham Potter back in September last year but things have not quite gone to plan for the former Brighton boss. I won’t judge Potter now for the bad results." “Now I have time, but I don't know for how long. "Potter has been there since September - are you really going to fire him? Speaking to

Graham Potter is under increasing pressure at Chelsea; Blues have won just once in their last 11 matches in all competitions, scoring just four goals in ...

But on the other hand, as a manager of Chelsea, you also need to give something. The only way he's going to be able to control it is by winning his next game against Leeds. Now he's coming off the bench and they still can't get a result. I can't run around anymore but I can pass the ball, and I could have played in the team. They're good lads, they want to do better, they want to win but at the moment we're suffering and that's my responsibility." "I think Graham Potter will get the next two games, Leeds and Dortmund in the Champions League. If he was his player and he'd have gone to the board and said he needed him, and would have to play him. I was at the game against Tottenham on Sunday and that's the most hostile I've ever heard it among the Chelsea support. They could still be playing now and they wouldn't have scored. I can't remember getting excited once in the game by them. I could have played for Chelsea on Sunday when they had the ball because it was so slow - and I'm 54! Obviously now things have changed a little bit but that's just the way it is.

Chelsea's owners continue to back Graham Potter but the next two games are “make or break” for the head coach, according to the Telegraph.

The figure rocketed when this newspaper revealed that a bid from Qatar would be forthcoming earlier this month.” Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the frontrunners to take over the club. Chelsea spent more than £300m on eight players in January, and only Jorginho departed – new signings Andrey Santos and Malo Gusto will not feature until the summer – leaving Potter with a group too large for his preferred way of working. As a result Potter has struggled to maintain continuity during training sessions, never mind matches,” This time it’s an exclusive from the Mail, which claims Potter is frustrated by the fact this bloated squad are “ruining his training sessions”. Chelsea host Leeds on Saturday before welcoming Borussia Dortmund to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League next week, and

CHRIS SUTTON: This is new territory for Boehly. He will know that owning a football club isn't all fun and cigars and celebrating wins.

But if he has unwavering faith he should stick with him. There may be part of Boehly which feels, if he sacks Potter, it will be a bad look on him. He was pictured watching training over the last week and was at Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat by Tottenham.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea's owners have cited Mikel Arteta and Premier League leaders Arsenal as an example as they continue to back Graham Potter, as has the ...

A couple of Premier League clubs are understood to have tested the waters with Arteta when things were not going quite so well. However, while fan opinion might influence the decision-making of some owners, it has not yet Chelsea's. Remaining popular with so many players to keep happy, though, is not a straightforward challenge. There are also various factors contributing to the difference. Mikel Arteta recorded 14 wins in the same period, lost six and drew seven. Graham Potter has won nine games, lost 10 and drawn seven of his first 26 Chelsea games.

In the Premier League, Arsenal have reached an agreement with Bukayo Saka over a new contract which will be valid until June 30, 2028, just waiting to complete ...

Madrid will not deal with any other club because his desire has always been to complete his career at Real. But the situation will have to change in the coming weeks, otherwise we are already beginning to perceive the first cracks of a possible break with Potter who will have to give important answers very soon. AC Milan are also optimistic with the extension of Olivier Giroud until June 30, 2024, and negotiations are progressing well. In Spain, Barcelona keep following Benjamin Pavard as an option for the defense because the French center-back will not renew with FC Bayern while Real Madrid are waiting for a decision from Toni Kroos. Manchester United will insist in negotiations with Marcus Rashford. Granit Xhaka will be next to discuss a new deal.

Plus: Chelsea fear Thiago Silva will be unavailable for the crunch match with Borussia Dortmund next week; FIFA will look into the UK Governments proposals ...

Chelsea fear Thiago Silva will be unavailable for the crunch match with Borussia Dortmund next week which could have a huge bearing on Graham Potter's future. Chelsea are determined to give Graham Potter time to turn around the club's fortunes and do not want to make a decision on his future based on the next two games, at home to Leeds and Borussia Dortmund. FIFA will look into the UK government's proposals for an independent regulator amid concerns that the new body could breach rules on political interference. Erling Haaland is reportedly close to agreeing a new deal with Nike but is still seeking a lucrative offer to stay with the manufacturing giants. Plus: Chelsea fear Thiago Silva will be unavailable for the crunch match with Borussia Dortmund next week; FIFA will look into the UK Government's proposals for an independent regulator amid concerns that the new body could breach rules on political interference Virgil van Dijk has said that Liverpool have been 'spoilt' with success over the past five years and that the disappointing nature of this term has come as a 'shock' to everyone.

Graham Potter believes that the size of the current Chelsea squad is causing problems in training as he has too many players to coach.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? The only squad member who left the club in January was Arsenal-bound Jorginho. Chelsea were the highest-spending club in the world during the January transfer window as they splurged £323 million ($388m) to buy eight new players.