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Graham Potter says that he won't become a "sexy" manager after taking over at Chelsea and will stay true to himself and his managerial philosophies.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Sexy or not, this is Potter's time to shine. During his time at Brighton, Potter had claimed he'd never become a "sexy" manager after he'd been linked with taking over at Everton in January 2022. WHAT THEY SAID: Asked whether he was going to be reviewing his previous "sexy" manager rebuttal, Potter said: "I sincerely hope not, would be my instinctive answer.

Finally Graham Potter will be managing his first Chelsea league match as the Blues travel across London to Selhurst Park. The manager has had two cancelled ...

Even in his first match Potter's own 3-5-2 was fundamentally different from Tuchel's own system despite having elements of similarity in it. I'm not in the business of comparing myself to him or anyone else. It's more a choice of what we all make and the job then is to make our choices work. [Graham Potter has been told why Thiago Silva has to start for Chelsea against Crystal Palace](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/thiago-silva-graham-potter-chelsea-25128987) [Wesley Fofana return, Kai Havertz change – What Graham Potter and Chelsea should do vs Crystal Palace](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/fofana-havertz-potter-chelsea-palace-25119641) [Kalidou Koulibaly reveals intriguing reason for making Chelsea star a better player](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/kalidou-koulibaly-chelsea-player-star-25133914) [Graham Potter slammed for shock Raheem Sterling use ahead of Crystal Palace vs Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-raheem-sterling-chelsea-25127543) [Graham Potter's Chelsea targets established with Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte example](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-targets-graham-potter-mourinho-25130541) [Potter is in the unenvious position of replacing a firm fan-favourite mid-season with a squad lacking in confidence and with structural issues throughout](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-ben-chilwell-christian-pulisic-25151224), but the tactically flexible manager isn't going to be caught up in copying the successful Tuchel system that has been left behind, the 47-year-old has his own plans for Chelsea's squad. "Huge respect for Thomas and his teams.

Graham Potter ruled N'Golo Kante and Marc Cucurella have been ruled out of the game already, with Kante not fully fit yet despite returning to training and Marc ...

[Armando Broja ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/profil/spieler/571743)does not start, with [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/profil/spieler/58864) expected to be in from the start for his first Premier League game for Chelsea, and his first Premier League appearance since leaving Arsenal. [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cesar-azpilicueta/profil/spieler/57500) is also not named in the starting line-up, with [Reece James](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reece-james/profil/spieler/472423g) expected to start right-back. [ Sam_c345](https://twitter.com/C345Sam) on Twitter, Graham Potter has not named [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kalidou-koulibaly/profil/spieler/93128) in his first ever Premier League line-up for Chelsea. [Trevoh Chalobah](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trevoh-chalobah/profil/spieler/346314) is not starting despite rumours this week, and judging by that the Chelsea back four can almost be named. [Report: Chelsea Interested In Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-interested-in-benoit-badiashile) [Report: Paulo Maldini Confirms Offers For Rafael Leao Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-paulo-maldini-confirms-offers-for-rafael-leao-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Try Again For Anthony Gordon In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-try-again-for-anthony-gordon-in-january) [Report:](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Chelsea One Of The Clubs Interested In Villareal's Alex Baena](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Report: Chelsea 'Approached' Sheffield United For Sander Berge](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-approached-sheffield-united-for-sander-berge) [Ivory Coast Are Hoping To Convince Wesley Fofana To Declare For Them](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/ivory-coast-are-hoping-to-convince-wesley-fofana-to-declare-for-them) [Report: Graham Potter Would Like To Keep Anthony Barry at Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-would-like-to-keep-anthony-barry-at-chelsea) [Edouard Mendy Returns Back To First Team Training](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/edouard-mendy-returns-back-to-first-team-training) [ N'Golo Kante](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083) and [Marc Cucurella ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marc-cucurella/profil/spieler/284857)have been ruled out of the game already, with Kante not fully fit yet despite returning to training and Marc Cucurella suffering from an illness. There is a surprise in the line-up, with a certain big name summer signing dropped from the starting line-up. Chelsea travel to Crystal Palace today in the three o'clock kick-off in the Premier League, and some early team news has dropped about the Chelsea line-up ahead of the game.

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could start Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace on the bench, with Armando Broja potentially set to get the nod ...

But in terms of being ready to go he will certainly be in the squad.” I’m thinking that maybe because of that issue he might not start from the off on Saturday. [six appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/leistungsdaten/spieler/571743) from the bench but is yet to find the target or provide an assist. Armando Broja might get the nod. [two matches](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/leistungsdaten/spieler/58864) for his new club, starting against Dinamo Zagreb and Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League, despite continuing to nurse a [broken jaw](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11164253/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang-suffered-BROKEN-JAW-robbery.html). [described](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/aubameyang-arrives) it as ‘an honour’ to sign for Chelsea and claimed he had ‘unfinished’ business in the Premier League.

Graham Potter said he wont turning into a sexy Premier League manager now he moved to big-spending Chelsea from Brighton.

"And that's the main thing. "And I think that's quite a good way to think about the challenge." "But at the same time, I'm a human being, certainly not perfect and don't think I've cracked anything or have all the answers." "And that's a fantastic achievement and something I'm really proud of. "And part of being me is a little bit of self-deprecation. "And I'm not saying that I'm right or wrong or anything like that, I have to be me.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter answered exactly as you would expect when asked if his new job will turn him into a 'sexy' coach.The ex-Brighton boss is.

“And that’s the main thing. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. “And I think that’s quite a good way to think about the challenge.” “It’s not about facilities, it’s about people and understanding the difference in the context of this football club.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has been handed a golden opportunity to show new Chelsea boss Graham Potter that he should be his number one goalkeeper this season.

It remains to be seen as to who will be Potter’s first choice going forward, but Kepa has the skillset to earn his way into the 47-year-old’s plans this season, and his chance against Crystal Palace should be a welcome opportunity for the Spaniard. As well as proving to Potter that he is excellent on the ball, Kepa must show that he can be trusted to stop Crystal Palace from scoring. Potter clearly likes to have a goalkeeper with strong distribution, allowing his number one to be the start of his side’s attacks. Therefore, Kepa has been handed what could perhaps be a final chance to impress the new head coach and stake a real claim to be Chelsea’s number one under Potter. With Mendy expected to be back for Chelsea after the international break, Potter would have had to have a decision to make. Kepa Arrizabalaga has been handed a golden opportunity to show new Chelsea boss Graham Potter that he should be his number one goalkeeper this season.

James Tomkins is fit to return and James McCarthur is nearing a comeback, although the game will likely come too soon for him. Chris Richards picked up a ...

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It has been a tough start to the season for the Blues so far, and they sit in 8th place after the first 7 rounds of the campaign. The two-time Champions League ...

[Chelsea](https://www.sportbible.com/chelsea) fans will be glad to know that Potter is in a similar situation, and his star midfielder N'golo Kante has now recovered from a thigh injury that kept him out for a number of weeks. The two-time Champions League winners already find themselves 8 points off the [Crystal Palace](https://www.sportbible.com/crystal-palace) vs Chelsea will take place at Selhurst Park and will kick off this afternoon at 3pm BST. [Patrick Viera’s](https://www.sportbible.com/patrick-vieira) men will need to improve on the performances they have offered so far this year if they are to reach the heights he intends on hitting. [replace Thomas Tuchel](https://www.sportbible.com/football/breaking-thomas-tuchel-sacked-chelsea-20220907) with Graham Potter, and the Englishman is set to take charge of his first Premier League as Chelsea manager this afternoon. [league leaders Arsenal](https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-premier-league-title-race-arsene-wenger-20220924), although they do have a game in hand on the Gunners.

Since then Thomas Tuchel has been sacked and Potter saw his draw to RB Salzburg in the Champions League, a performance where the Blues' shortcomings at both ...

Back at Stamford Bridge, he has suffered a difficult start to the season. Since then Thomas Tuchel has been sacked and Potter saw his draw to RB Salzburg in the Champions League, a performance where the Blues’ shortcomings at both ends of the pitch were evident. “It’s been challenging for him because he hasn’t played as much as he was expecting. “When I joined Ostersunds in 2016, I felt that we would achieve something together. “For me, he is the special one,” striker Alhaji Gero, who played under Potter at Ostersunds, tells Standard Sport. [rystal Palace](/topic/crystal-palace) vs [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea) - LIVE!

Join Barry Glendenning for goal updates and key match action from the 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League and beyond.

We’ll bring you line-ups, news of all the goals as they go in and keep a roving eye on proceedings in the EFL. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur got proceedings under way at the Emirates in the first North Lond derby of the season, where the sides are level at one goal apiece at half-time after a Harry Kane penalty cancelled out Thomas Partey’s opener. Crystal Palace v Chelsea: James Tomkins is back in Patrick Vieira’s squad after missing the beginning of the season with a calf injury and starts on the bench. Later on, Roberto De Zerbi faces one of the stiffest top flight tests imaginable when he attempts to mastermind victory over Liverpool at Anfield in his first match in charge of Brighton. Liverpool v Brighton: Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson starts his first match in over a month as Jurgen Klopp makes allowances for the exertions of the international break. West Ham v Wolves: “West Ham sit 18th after taking four points from their first seven games of this season and are flirting with danger,” writes Jacob Steinberg. Premier League: Goals from Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka helped Arsenal to a convincing victory over a Tottenham Hotspur side who were reduced to 10 men in the second half. Callum Wilson has just given Newcastle the lead but his goal is currently the subject of a lengthy VAR review for a possible Joe Willock offside in the build-up. Jordan Pickford returns from a thigh injury to start for Everton at St Mary’s. Duje Caleta-Car is handed his debut and Ainsley Maitland-Niles is given a first start. “Game of the day is at Tannadice where Dundee United host St. He’s replaced by James Tomkins, who has just returned from a spell on the sidelines himself.

Graham Potter celebrated his first victory as Chelsea head coach as goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Conor Gallagher secured a 2-1 win for the Blues ...

It was in Tuchel's final game in charge, the 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, that the third act of the Kepa Arrizabalaga story at Chelsea began. "He made a couple of big saves but also, his distribution in terms of his decision-making was really strong. For example, in Potter's opening game in charge – the 1-1 draw with Salzburg – Silva failed to clear a routine pass forward and Cesar Azpilicueta lost Noah Okafor in the penalty area. There was one instance in the opening period when Chilwell was caught on the ball on the edge of Chelsea's penalty area and Silva had to come across, cover, and concede a corner. Importantly for the Spain international, he has a fan in Potter. The Frenchman wasn't the only defender to make a potentially costly error. But at the same time, we have to pick a team we think can win.” It was no great surprise that just eleven minutes into the second period, Potter opted to replace Jorginho with the more physically domineering presence of Ruben Loftus-Cheek. And the decision was taken to move away from the fluid 3-5-2 shape utilised against Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League in favour of an attacking 4-3-3 at Selhurst Park. Jorginho's lack of mobility is nothing new; he has enjoyed huge success at Chelsea and with Italy in spite of it. The problem, however, with playing a back four is what happens out of possession. That meant a back four of Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell.

Chelsea will be facing a depleted AC Milan side when they take on the Italian champions on Wednesday evening in the Champions League.

[Yacine Adli](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yacine-adli/profil/spieler/395236), [Aster Vranckx](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aster-vranckx/profil/spieler/503881), [Malick Thiaw](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malick-thiaw/profil/spieler/521964) and [Tiemoue Bakayoko](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tiemoue-bakayoko/profil/spieler/182618) all not included in the squad list for the Champions League due to the club's insufficient amount of Italian/homegrown players. [Report: Chelsea Interested In Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-interested-in-benoit-badiashile) [Report: Paulo Maldini Confirms Offers For Rafael Leao Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-paulo-maldini-confirms-offers-for-rafael-leao-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Try Again For Anthony Gordon In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-try-again-for-anthony-gordon-in-january) [Report:](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Chelsea One Of The Clubs Interested In Villareal's Alex Baena](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Report: Chelsea 'Approached' Sheffield United For Sander Berge](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-approached-sheffield-united-for-sander-berge) [Ivory Coast Are Hoping To Convince Wesley Fofana To Declare For Them](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/ivory-coast-are-hoping-to-convince-wesley-fofana-to-declare-for-them) [Report: Graham Potter Would Like To Keep Anthony Barry at Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-would-like-to-keep-anthony-barry-at-chelsea) [Edouard Mendy Returns Back To First Team Training](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/edouard-mendy-returns-back-to-first-team-training) [Alexis Saelemaekers](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexis-saelemaekers/profil/spieler/381950), [Simon Kjaer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/simon-kjaer/profil/spieler/48859) and [Davide Calabria ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/davide-calabria/profil/spieler/262523)were all brought off with injuries in the team's [dramatic 3-1 win over Empoli yesterday,](https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/serie-a/2022-10-01/rossoneri-strike-late-to-beat-empoli) the latter stretchered off with a suspected hamstring strain. [Football Italia](https://twitter.com/Blue_Footy/status/1576528678506270720?s=20&t=2CZ3dB42Bm8bM3pfjb1meQ), manager [Stefano Pioli ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/stefano-pioli/profil/trainer/2135)will be without [Mike Maignan](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mike-maignan/profil/spieler/182906), [ Theo Hernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/theo-hernandez/profil/spieler/339808), [ Zlatan Ibrahimovic](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zlatan-ibrahimovi%C4%87/profil/spieler/3455), [ Alessandro Florenzi](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alessandro-florenzi/profil/spieler/130365), [Divock Origi](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/profil/spieler/148368) and [Junior Messias](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/junior-messias/profil/spieler/449151). Read More Chelsea Stories Chelsea will be looking at this as a great opportunity to take advantage of their opponents' injury-hit squad, with the Blues in serious need of a result after only picking up one point from their opening two group games against Dinamo Zagreb and RB Salzburg. It is thought that the two most likely to recover for the Chelsea match are Messias and Origi, while their squad depth is worsened for Wednesday with Ibrahimovic, Read More The extent of AC's injury crisis looks as if they could go into their game against Chelsea in midweek with only 14-15 senior players.

The striker took three matches to get on the scoresheet.

It was what I like to call a ‘striker’s finish’! "When you are a striker, you are always looking for your first goal so to score early into my career at Chelsea is a huge relief. "It was a really tough game but I think we had control of things and to get the win, I think it’s a great job from all the team." [Report: Chelsea Interested In Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-interested-in-benoit-badiashile) [Report: Paulo Maldini Confirms Offers For Rafael Leao Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-paulo-maldini-confirms-offers-for-rafael-leao-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Try Again For Anthony Gordon In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-try-again-for-anthony-gordon-in-january) [Report:](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Chelsea One Of The Clubs Interested In Villareal's Alex Baena](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Report: Chelsea 'Approached' Sheffield United For Sander Berge](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-approached-sheffield-united-for-sander-berge) [Ivory Coast Are Hoping To Convince Wesley Fofana To Declare For Them](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/ivory-coast-are-hoping-to-convince-wesley-fofana-to-declare-for-them) [Report: Graham Potter Would Like To Keep Anthony Barry at Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-would-like-to-keep-anthony-barry-at-chelsea) [Edouard Mendy Returns Back To First Team Training](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/edouard-mendy-returns-back-to-first-team-training) "So I went inside, I turned my body and I used the defender a little bit to create some space and then I managed to find the corner. [ 2-1](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/match-report-crystal-palace-1-2-chelsea) on Saturday afternoon thanks to an equaliser from [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/leistungsdaten/spieler/58864) and a stunner from Conor Gallagher but the win wasn't the only talking point.

Christopher Nkunku is said to be happy with the proposal sent to him last week.

[Fabrizio Romano,](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano) Christopher Nkunku is happy with the proposal that has been sent over to him by Chelsea. "From what I’m told, Nkunku has had a medical with Chelsea – it wasn't a personal medical, Chelsea staff were there. The deal is not done, and far from it at the moment, but it is certainly moving closer. The player has agreed personal terms verbally with the club, and it is now down to the clubs to work out a deal that suits each other. [ Christopher Nkunku](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christopher-nkunku/profil/spieler/344381) in the last few months, and a move looks to be getting closer as the player is said to be happy with the proposal that has been sent to him by the club. Leipzig are working on a deal with Chelsea at the moment, but on the player's side everything is verbally agreed, with Chelsea delivering a package that impressed the French forward.

The striker scored his first goal for Graham Potter's side in the win at Crystal Palace, giving hope that he can succeed where other big names have failed.

“For sure that is part of the character you need as a striker because you need to be strong mentally. The way he has handled himself has been A1, so I’m really happy for him to get a goal and contribute to a win.” For Aubameyang that means another chance to show he definitely has what it takes to snap Stamford Bridge’s No 9 hoodoo as well as reacquaint himself with the club where he began his career a little over 14 years ago. Oh, and in between he [suffered a broken jaw during a home robbery](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/02/chelsea-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-thomas-tuchel). I am really happy to get back to the Premier League with a goal.” “When you are a striker you just want to get that first goal as soon as possible and it came today so I am really happy.

Chelsea and AC Milan will square off on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Stamford Bridge, in what will be the first of two matches within a week against each other in ...

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AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli expects a struggle vs Chelsea as he could be without nine players for Wednesday's Champions League clash.

[Sky Italia](https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2022/10/01/empoli-milan-pioli-intervista-video). [Sky Italia](https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2022/10/02/milan-news-giocatori-infortunati#00)). This extends the list of injuries at Milan with nine players potentially out of the Chelsea game (via

All the latest Chelsea news and gossip including updates on Christopher Nkunku, Jude Bellingham and Wilfried Zaha.

"I’m told that Chelsea will try to discuss a fee with Leipzig, before activating the clause in June 2023; so it’s possible they will discuss different price tag or payment terms. Borussia Dortmund slapped a £110million price tag on Bellingham over the summer and refused to enter talks with any clubs regarding the talented midfielder. Romano said: “We’ve had a lot of stories about Christopher Nkunku in the last 24-48 hours. But with RB Leipzig, there is still work to do on an agreement. It’s already been said he’s worth £150million, but if he goes to the World Cup and he ends up shining and playing brilliantly, Borussia Dortmund will demand more.” Let’s get it right, if he keeps progressing in the way that he is, every club in the country and abroad will want him at the very highest level.

Chelsea injury news as Graham Potter prepares his side for their Champions League clash with AC Milan on Wednesday night.

Should the Senegal star feature against Milan midweek, it will be his 100th appearance in Blue, during which he has kept 49 clean sheets. NG has just been on the grass with the team but not full training." But, after picking up an illness, [Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) was left with no choice but to leave the 24-year-old out. Chelsea released eagerly-anticipated footage of Kante in training ahead of the Palace clash. The left-back is said to currently be in hospital as he works towards full recovery. The boss has little time to ponder the victory though as the action comes thick and fast, with a Champions League clash against AC Milan up next. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at the injury concerns the newly-appointed boss faces ahead of Wednesday night. It is believed fitness issues have not reduced a long list of potential suitors. It has been revealed why Graham Potter omitted Marc Cucurella from the Chelsea squad which travelled to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace. They're absolutely fine in terms of coming through their rehab stages. It seemed as though the points were set to be shared, but there was one more twist in the tale. It was far from easy for the Blues though, who had to battle back from a goal down after Odsonne Edouard turned Jordan Ayew's cross home in the first ten minutes.

Graham Potter could end up being the next Jose Mourinho for Chelsea, with John Terry seeing similarities between Blues bosses of past and present.

But also they’ll be looking at his sessions and tactically how he sets them up for games and that side of it. it’s going to be tough.” And if he’s come in and put his marker down from day one, players, go 'Ooh hello'.

Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with AC Milan.

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