Player outrage – Why Chelsea terminated Graham Potter after only 31 games in control
Graham Potter’s sudden dismissal by Chelsea on Sunday was reportedly caused by “anger” in the dressing room and some baffling selection calls.
Blues board forced into a tight spot
Ex-Brighton manager let go
Lost the changing area and meeting room
What was the deal? After just six months and 31 games under Potter’s leadership, the Blues decided on Sunday evening that a change needed to be made in their dugout once more. The Blues’ home loss to Aston Villa by a score of 2-0 proved to be the last straw, but a big announcement from Todd Boehly and co. in the boardroom had been in the works for some time.
Although they had chosen Potter to succeed Thomas Tuchel, the Champions League-winning coach, Chelsea’s ownership group found themselves in a difficult position. After a slow start to his reign in west London, Potter was anticipated to make some progress. However, it became impossible to ignore Potter’s regression on the field and the erosion of fans’ faith.