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Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter (AP Picture)
Graham Potter has described working Chelsea as “in all probability the toughest job in soccer” however mentioned he’s not on the lookout for sympathy
Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter has described working the group as “in all probability the toughest job in soccer”, however mentioned he’s not on the lookout for sympathy as he tries to salvage their season amid an damage disaster and after a summer season of radical change throughout all areas of the membership.
Potter mentioned expectations have remained excessive at Stamford Bridge regardless of a change in possession in Could, when a consortium headed by Todd Boehly accomplished a 4.25 billion pound ($5.17 billion) takeover and restructured the membership.
Chelsea have dropped to 10th within the Premier League after profitable solely considered one of their final eight video games, and have additionally been knocked out of each the FA Cup and League Cup, with final yr’s costly switch consumption largely struggling to make an affect.
“It’s a problem, stimulating and ridiculously laborious. I believe it’s in all probability the toughest job in soccer due to that management change and the expectations due to, rightly, the place folks see Chelsea,” Potter mentioned earlier than Chelsea’s journey to Fulham on Thursday.
“The fact of the place the membership is when it comes to establishing itself as a well-run soccer membership that features properly in a very aggressive surroundings, perhaps we’re not there but.
“I clearly didn’t assume we’d lose 10 first-team gamers (to damage)… I additionally acknowledge that I’m the pinnacle coach and after we lose I’m responsible.”
Chelsea supporters sang the identify of former proprietor Roman Abramovich, who oversaw unprecedented success over almost twenty years in management, and Potter’s predecessor Thomas Tuchel throughout Sunday’s 4-Zero defeat at Manchester Metropolis.
“I’m not after pity, I’m actually grateful and privileged to be right here,” Potter mentioned. “This membership was run a sure means for 20 years and run very well. I’ve a whole lot of respect for the earlier possession and what they achieved.
“We now have to construct issues up once more… This can be a new period, a brand new chapter. We’re going by means of some ache, it’s tough for the time being. I perceive the frustration and respect the assist.”
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