Graham Potter

Graham Potter is facing calls for the sack at Chelsea after his Blues side continued their miserable Premier League run with a damaging defeat to ...

The truth is we took as step back with our performance in the first half. "After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable," Potter conceded, responding to the boos. "We've had a tough period and are integrating young players into the Premier League. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) - was not the only one apparently baffled by the lack of continuity in Potter's team selections, despite the influx of new players following Todd Boehly's unprecedented spending spree. "How many times have Chelsea played the same starting 11 in the premier league this year?" Potter had failed to find balance with his newly-assembled side once again, despite making six changes, as the familiar scoring woes continued.

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"After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable," Potter explained. "We've had a tough period and are integrating young players into the Premier League. [Graham Potter reveals stance on Mason Mount contract as Chelsea handed double injury boost](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/mason-mount-contract-chelsea-potter-26264932) [Ben Chilwell delivers brutal verdict on new Chelsea signings after Borussia Dortmund defeat](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/ben-chilwell-new-chelsea-signings-26253204) [Graham Potter delivers Andrey Santos update as Chelsea suffer second work permit setback](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-andrey-santos-chelsea-26265691) [What floored Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea defeat as Graham Potter reaches Thomas Tuchel conclusion](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/enzo-fernandez-potter-thomas-tuchel-26250962) [What Thiago Silva did to protect Enzo Fernandez amid 'disrespect' after Chelsea defeat](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/silva-chelsea-adeyemi-goal-fernandez-26252009) [the centre of a major transfer battle in the summer ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/victor-osimhen-transfer-latest-man-26180378)as he continues to impress in Serie A. [a trademark James Ward Prowse free-kick extended the Blues' winless streak to five matches](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/fixtures-results/chelsea-vs-southampton-live-stream-26269796) across all competitions and ensured they would remain in a severely underwhelming position of 10th. [following their 1-0 defeat to basement boys Southampton](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-player-ratings-sterling-southampton-26273146) at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter acknowledged fans' frustrations after a home loss to Southampton but said critics were wrong to put all the blame on him.

"The truth is we took a step back in terms of our performance in the first half," Potter said. Saturday's defeat left Chelsea in 10th place, far off a top-four finish needed to qualify for next season's Champions League. "That's how it is and I am sure there will be people out there who think that I'm the problem," Potter said.

Sky Sports' Paul Merson: "First half, Southampton were outstanding. They were closing Chelsea down, the better team in the game, lot more energy, ...

All I know is that if a team beats us, they will have to be very good as we will make it very hard. "I identified with the principles that were there before. "We moved liked a unit. Southampton took the lead in a familiar fashion. "We took a step back in terms of our performance in the first half. "It's only when Havertz comes on a starts playing with Felix and Sterling there are passages of play. "One is a team. They were closing Chelsea down, the better team in the game, lot more energy, knew what they were doing, scored a very good goal. It was a horrible incident." We have to take all the precautions now as it was worrying. On Azpilicueta's condition, Potter added: "He's in hospital so he's in the best place. When we've lost 1-0 at home to Southampton, it isn't good enough because of the results we've had recently."

'Don't think they're right': Chelsea boss fires back at fans calling for his head after shock defeat.

He’s in the best place and we’ll keep monitoring him,” Potter said. It was a horrible incident.” The response in the second half was good, but not good enough,” he said. The first half was as much my responsibility as anybody’s. “He’s in hospital. I thought the performance wasn’t good.”

Ben Jacobs has echoed the claims of David Ornstein, with both trusted journalists in agreement over whether Chelsea will sack under-fire manager Graham ...

The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge turned toxic as Chelsea fell to defeat against Southampton.The managerless Saints deservedly went into the break 1-0.

“Loud boos as well here at Stamford Bridge,” Crook said as the whistle blew. And with Southampton having Ward-Prowse at their disposal, it’s no surprise his effort found the back of the net. The managerless Saints deservedly went into the break 1-0 up thanks to a free-kick from none other than James Ward-Prowse, and managed to keep their second clean sheet of the season in what was another disappointing afternoon for the Blues.

Things went from bad to worse for under-fire Chelsea boss Graham Potter as the Blues slumped to a dire defeat to Premier League strugglers Southampton ...

It's a defeat that thrusts Chelsea into full on crisis mode, and it remains to be seen whether Potter can weather the storm. The hosts began sluggishly and would have been behind inside three minutes if it wasn't for a smart double save from Kepa Arrizabalaga. If Graham Potter wasn't already feeling the pressure, he will be shouldering the weight of the world after his Chelsea side slumped to a 1-0 home defeat to the Premier League's bottom club Southampton on Saturday.

Graham Potter is tipped to be the next manager sacked in the Premier League as an extensive shortlist is prepared for his replacement at Stamford Bridge.

Former coach at the club Brendan Rodgers is at 9/1 whilst current Atletico Madrid man Diego Simeone is at 12/1, his future in Spain is far from clear. Having already had chants for Tuchel and Abramovich in recent weeks heard around grounds in England it is a situation that will be far from simple to solve. [William Hill](https://sports.williamhill.com/betting/en-gb/american-football/OB_EV26595851/kansas-city-chiefs-at-philadelphia-eagles) have shifted his odds now to 5/4 with Cherries manager Gary O'Neill second favourite. It is three time Champions League winning coach Zinedine Zidane at 6/1 as second favourite. Graham Potter is tipped to be the next manager sacked in the Premier League as an extensive shortlist is prepared for his replacement at Stamford Bridge. With just one clean sheet in 28 games there was still hope of turning the game around

Graham Potter is adamant he is “not the problem” at Chelsea, despite admitting that a home defeat against Southampton was a “step back”. Chelsea slumped 1-0 ...

If we score, the game changes around. He’s in the best place and we’ll keep monitoring him.” “He’s conscious. The response in the second half was good, but not good enough. The first half was as much my responsibility as anybody’s. I thought the performance wasn’t good.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been heavily criticised by Gabby Agbonlahor for his post-match comments following Saturday's clash with Southampton.

Gabby Agbonlahor said the Chelsea manager should be 'sacked' for his comments [Aston Villa](/sport/teampages/aston-villa.html) winger Abgonlahor was enraged by the Chelsea manager's excuses, as he told [TalkSPORT:](https://www.tiktok.com/@talksport/video/7201585808074231045?_t=8a0FquZt0nl&_r=1) 'He should be sacked for that post-Match interview. - Gabby Agbonlahor said the manager 'should be sacked' for his comments

Richard Keys has urged Todd Boehly to sack Graham Potter and hire former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho as his replacement. Chelsea's struggles continued on ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Graham Potter responds to Chelsea fans booing after Southampton loss](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/chelsea-vs-southampton-graham-potter-responds-to-fans-booing-18306388/?ico=more_text_links) In the second half our response was really good. ‘I think Chelsea fans would react well to that. [Chelsea board continue to back Graham Potter after Southampton defeat](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/chelsea-board-have-clear-stance-over-graham-potter-sacking-18306647/?ico=more_text_links) [beaten 1-0 by relegation-battlers Southampton at Stamford Bridge](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/chelsea-vs-southampton-graham-potter-responds-to-fans-booing-18306388/).

Chelsea news: The former Spurs boss is favourite to take over from Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge.

Tomorrow Daniel [Levy] could have a bad night and say, ‘Oh I am going to sack Mauricio.’ And then I look stupid saying I am not going to work in one place or another or another." [the new ownership want to build something more sustainable, moving away from the hire and fire approach, hence the belief that Potter is safe for now. It’s the best way to commit to your job. Meanwhile Pochettino is the new man tipped to come in. With just one win in 10 games, three in 15 and a solitary victory in 2023 the clouds are darkening over SW6. A 1-0 loss to bottom of the league Southampton has been seen as one step too far for Graham Potter who was once again booed by the fans on Saturday.