Chelsea chiefs ‘SPLIT over Graham Potter’ with board questioning if under-fire boss commands respect to halt slump
CHELSEA chiefs are split over Graham Potter’s future at Stamford Bridge, reports claim.
The Blues boss is under pressure following a run of six games without a win.
But the Chelsea hierarchy are divided on whether Potter has what it takes to turn things around, according to the Daily Mail.
It’s claimed that within some areas of the club there are doubts over the former Brighton boss.
However, the Mail say that Todd Boehly IS thought to be supportive of Potter behind the scenes.
Boehly is co-controlling owner at Chelsea and reportedly thinks Potter should be given more time.
The American businessman is said to believe another change of manager would set the team back in its rebuild.
Despite that, Potter is said to be facing a fight to convince some chiefs that he remains the best person for the job.
Poor results against Leeds and Borussia Dortmund in Chelsea’s next two games could leave Potter facing the axe.
Chelsea’s owners have supported Potter and recognise it will take time for the £600million worth of new signings to gel.
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They also know the new manager’s appointment is a long-term project, just as he demonstrated at Brighton.
But there is claimed to be some scepticism over how Potter has handled the club through difficult moments since taking over from Thomas Tuchel in September.
Potter admitted on Friday that “results haven’t been good enough” in recent weeks and months.
But the Chelsea boss insisted he still has the backing of the board.
He said ahead of the Leeds clash on his conversations with the owners: “There is support and, of course, I’ve spoken to them. But I’m not going to hide behind that.
“The results haven’t been good enough for us and I’m responsible for that.
“When you’re a coach, if the results are good you accept the criticism and noise that comes with it.
“My job is to stay with the team, stay focused, try to prepare the team as well as I can, and win the game tomorrow.”