Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter has described operating the crew as “probably the hardest job in football”, however mentioned he isn’t searching for sympathy as he tries to salvage their season amid an harm 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 May, 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 tenth within the Premier League after profitable solely one among 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 influence.
“It is a challenge, stimulating and ridiculously hard. I think it is probably the hardest job in football because of that leadership change and the expectations because of, rightly, where people see Chelsea,” Potter mentioned earlier than Chelsea’s journey to Fulham on Thursday.
“The actuality of the place the membership is by way of establishing itself as a well-run soccer membership that capabilities properly in a extremely aggressive atmosphere, possibly we’re not there but.
“I obviously didn’t think we’d lose 10 first-team players (to injury)… I also acknowledge that I am the head coach and when we lose I’m to blame.”
Chelsea supporters sang the identify of former proprietor Roman Abramovich, who oversaw unprecedented success over practically 20 years in management, and Potter’s predecessor Thomas Tuchel throughout Sunday’s 4-0 defeat at Manchester City.
“I’m not after pity, I’m really grateful and privileged to be here,” Potter mentioned. “This membership was run a sure means for 20 years and run very well. I’ve loads of respect for the earlier possession and what they achieved.
“We have to build things up again… This is a new era, a new chapter. We’re going through some pain, it’s difficult at the moment. I understand the frustration and appreciate the support.”
