Chelsea appointed Graham Potter as their new head coach. The appointment is on a five-year contract. Incidentally, Potter got appointed following the sacking of ex-coach Thomas Tuchel. The 47-year-old new coach enjoys a fine record in the EPL. Potter led Seagulls to a ninth-place finish last season. More than that, his dynamic presence and game tactics find support from several quarters, with experts hailing him as the ‘future England coach.’
Graham Potter’s first game in charge of Chelsea will now be on Wednesday in the Champions League, against RB Salzburg… 🗓💙 pic.twitter.com/FKhSW7x4Xb
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“I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club. I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and developing a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of,” says the new head coach.
Graham Potter will fit with the vision of Chelsea
Chelsea chairperson Todd Boehly, who axed Tuchel, says the new head coach will fit perfectly with his vision for the future at Stamford Bridge. “We are thrilled to bring Graham to Chelsea. He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the club. Not only is he extremely talented, but he also has skills and capabilities that extend beyond the pitch. It will make Chelsea a more successful club,” says Boehly.
Official, confirmed. Graham Potter has been appointed as new Chelsea manager. 🚨🔵 #CFC
“Chelsea Football Club is delighted to welcome Graham Potter as our new Head Coach, joining us on a five-year contract to bring his progressive football and innovative coaching to the Club”. pic.twitter.com/ta3QbKeRV9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 8, 2022
Earlier, Tuchel was axed after an embarrassing 1-0 defeat in Chelsea’s Champions League opener against Dinamo Zagreb. The German, who was in charge for less than 20 months, departed with the club sitting at a low point.
The first sighting of Thomas Tuchel since his departure from Chelsea… 📸💙 pic.twitter.com/qFaL2x8GNm
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The blue giants also had a forgettable start to the EPL season, sitting sixth in the points table. Meanwhile, Chelsea fans would hope that the new change may help the team get back to winning ways. Incidentally, Potter’s first game as the new Chelsea boss is a derby against West London Neighbours, Fulham. The match will take place on Saturday.
