Chelsea

Chelsea coach Graham Potter acknowledged the frustration of fans who booed the Blues off after a 1-0 home defeat by the Premier League's bottom club.

“He’s in hospital, he’s in the best place. “The truth is we took a step back in terms of our performance in the first half,” Potter said. “That’s how it is and I am sure there will be people out there who think that I’m the problem,” Potter said.

Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Chelsea manager Graham Potter should be 'sacked' after the club's defeat to bottom-of-the-table Southampton.

“You had to bring [Mykhailo] Mudryk off the bench on. “What are you talking about? They haven’t got a manager!

Graham Potter's Chelsea have won just two Premier League games since the World Cup in Qatar and are in danger of missing out on Champions League football ...

[Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) - 10 points behind [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) in fourth - while Southampton remain at the foot of the table. The truth is we took as step back with our performance in the first half. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) fans made their feelings known about Potter's tenure by booing after their latest defeat. We've had a tough period and are integrating young players into the Premier League. They face a tough trip to He said: "After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable. Potter responded to Chelsea's boo boys during a post-match interview. Boehly's consortium completed a takeover of Chelsea last summer and sacked successful manager Thomas Tuchel in September. They will support the Englishman, who has four-and-a-half years left on his contract, through this tricky time. [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar). The Blues were humbled by the Saints at Stamford Bridge thanks to James Ward-Prowse's stunning free kick. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) in the top 10 of the Premier League and gaining admirers through his work with Swedish side Ostersund and Swansea in the Championship.

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a potential third spell at Chelsea to replace under-pressure Graham Potter.

Now in charge of Serie A outfit AS Roma, it is understood Mourinho is considering his future with the Italian team. "The experiment with Potter has failed miserably, so that's got to change. But the supporters have called for Potter to be sacked just five months into his reign after overseeing a run of two wins from 14 games in the Premier League. "He's a populist, Boehly, he wants to give them something to get excited about. "If Abramovich were there, he'd be out of a job by now. [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) owner Todd Boehly has been urged to axe [Graham Potter](/latest/graham-potter) and bring back [Jose Mourinho](/latest/jose-mourinho) by Richard Keys for a sensational third spell at Stamford Bridge amid the club's ongoing struggles in the Premier League.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter came under increased pressure after a defeat at home to bottom-of-the-table Southampton made it five games without a win for ...

[Potter said](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-southampton-graham-potter-sack-29250824) after the latest defeat. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) to replace [Graham Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter) with [Jose Mourinho](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jose-mourinho) after the current manager's woes continued on Saturday. The Portuguese coach won back-to-back Premier League titles in his first stint, having joined in 2004 after leading Porto to Champions League glory. Potter tasted victory in his first three league games to lift his team back into the top four, but they have won just two of 14 since. Boos rang out at Stamford Bridge as questions continued to be asked of the Premier League's biggest spenders. "Boehly needs a get out of jail free card and that’s Jose Mourinho. Keys, however, wants the Blues to bring back three-time title winner Mourinho for a third spell in charge. When results don't go your way it's tough." [Chelsea were beaten 1-0 at home](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-lineker-potter-fofana-southampton-29250966) by bottom-of-the table [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc), with James Ward-Prowse's free-kick making the difference for the managerless visitors. "I think Chelsea fans would react well to that. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) season, with the Blues losing three of their first seven games in all competitions. [no intention of sacking Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-graham-potter-sack-southampton-29253731), the man he appointed in September after giving Thomas Tuchel his marching orders.

Chelsea suffered a 1-0 home defeat to the Premier League bottom side Southampton on Saturday meaning they have won just once in 10 games.

The Italian was deemed surplus for requirements with his contract running down in west London but he played a [ pivotal role in Arsenal's dramatic 4-2 win over Aston Villa earlier in the day.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/jorginho-arsenal-ben-white-arteta-26275177) [Graham Potter's](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-thiago-silva-26274446) side were unfortunate not to find themselves level in the second half, with Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz, who both started on the bench, missing a number of clear cut chances. It's crazy that I have to say that Jorginho was very useless for Chelsea but so useful for Arsenal. [The Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) suffered their fifth defeat in nine games on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Silva has been a mainstay in the Blues backline this term and has arguably been one of their best performers. "We saw that today with Jorginho and Arsenal.

Chelsea have just one win from their last 10 games in all competitions following their 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday with Graham Potter a man under ...

[Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.football.london/all-about/kepa-arrizabalaga) in the Chelsea goal. They have trust that the 47-year-old is the right man to oversee their long-term project but things do change in football, as we well know, and they will be completely aware of the supporters' reaction at full-time on Saturday afternoon. [Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc)' home support made their frustration and anger abundantly clear at full-time and booed the team off after the relegation-threatened Saints pulled off a shock 1-0 win. Now, it feels as if every match could be crucial for Potter and his future. Chelsea now have a rare week-long break until they return to action. One win in 10, four goals in the last 10 in all competitions, so nowhere near good enough in forward positions – they are miles away from it." Despite dominating the ball – with 62% possession – Southampton held on for the three points. The Blues ended the match with 17 shots, but only five of them on target. Sterling in particular made an impact, with the returning England international going close on multiple occasions. "It's a worrying time for Potter. "I'm sure there will be people out there that think I'm the problem, absolutely. The Blues responded at half-time with [Wesley Fofana](https://www.football.london/all-about/wesley-fofana) and [Raheem Sterling](https://www.football.london/all-about/raheem-sterling) both being introduced.

Graham Potter revealed why he omitted Reece James from Chelsea's matchday squad against Southampton on Saturday in the Premier League.

"Certainly with Reece, he’d had two 90 minutes, which is more than we expected at the start of the week. Potter suggested that he wanted to give the full-back some rest after he featured in back-to-back matches against West Ham and Borussia Dortmund within the space of just four days. WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking to reporters after the game, Potter said: "With the others, there were no injuries, it was more just the turnaround of the games and the demand of the games, considering a few of them have had injuries previously.

Azpilicueta was injured when he was kicked by the 20-year-old forward, who was attempting an overhead kick in the Chelsea penalty area. But he connected with ...

It was a horrible incident.” “I think he was unconscious when it happened so we have to take all the precautions we need to take now and make sure he’s okay, but it was worrying. Azpilicueta was injured when he was kicked by the 20-year-old forward, who was attempting an overhead kick in the Chelsea penalty area.

Chelsea news: The former Spurs boss is favourite to take over from Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge.

Tomorrow Daniel [Levy] could have a bad night and say, ‘Oh I am going to sack Mauricio.’ And then I look stupid saying I am not going to work in one place or another or another." [the new ownership want to build something more sustainable, moving away from the hire and fire approach, hence the belief that Potter is safe for now. It’s the best way to commit to your job. Meanwhile Pochettino is the new man tipped to come in. With just one win in 10 games, three in 15 and a solitary victory in 2023 the clouds are darkening over SW6. A 1-0 loss to bottom of the league Southampton has been seen as one step too far for Graham Potter who was once again booed by the fans on Saturday.

Cesar Azpilicueta has spoken for the first time since being stretchered off in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday after being down for a ...

"It was a bad moment for us," Potter explained. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" The Spanish defender did manage to clap the supporters, who were chanting his name, when he was being taken off on a stretcher. You can see how bad it was." My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident… Thank you all for your love and messages of support!

Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta sustained a sickening injury in the Blues' defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge and has now addressed concerns after ...

[Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) captain [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cesar-azpilicueta) has broken his silence after being transferred to hospital following the sickening injury he suffered against [Southampton.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) [The Spaniard was taken off on a stretcher and received oxygen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-cesar-azpilicueta-head-injury-29250536) after sustaining an inadvertent kick to the head by Southampton's Sekou Mara. The 33-year-old has a year-and-half remaining on his current [Graham Potter confirmed that the 33-year-old had immediately been transferred to hospital ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-potter-cesar-azpilicueta-injury-29250863)for checks. I think in that moment football becomes irrelevant and it's all about his health. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" That would put a serious question mark over any participation against London rivals

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been taken to hospital after being knocked out by an attempted overhead kick in the defeat to Southampton.Saints.

Thank you all for your love and messages of support! “From the @ChelseaFC medical team, to teammates and opponents, to St Mary’s and Cleveland Hospital and all staff members and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart. Potter revealed after the match that Azpilicueta had been taken to hospital but had regained consciousness and had been speaking to his wife.

Graham Potter revealed why he omitted Reece James from Chelsea's matchday squad against Southampton on Saturday in the Premier League.

"Certainly with Reece, he’d had two 90 minutes, which is more than we expected at the start of the week. Potter suggested that he wanted to give the full-back some rest after he featured in back-to-back matches against West Ham and Borussia Dortmund within the space of just four days. WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking to reporters after the game, Potter said: "With the others, there were no injuries, it was more just the turnaround of the games and the demand of the games, considering a few of them have had injuries previously.

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has given an update after he was knocked out against Southampton.

Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" The Spanish international's face bore the brunt of a Sekou Mara overhead kick during the second half of the 1-0 defeat and he was immediately taken to hospital after being treated on the field. Players from both sides were concerned and had frantically called for medics to enter the field before being called on by the referee.

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta thanked the club's medics, his team-mates and staff at the hospital where he was treated after his head injury against ...

Thank you all for your love and messages of support! "From the Chelsea medical team, to team-mates and opponents, to St Mary's and Cleveland Hospital and all staff members and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart. My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday's incident," the defender tweeted, along with a photo of him smiling and giving a thumbs-up.

Chelsea news: Graham Potter has been asked about his future at Stamford Bridge consistently since taking over from Thomas tuchel and pressure is mounting on ...

But this one felt right because of the owners, because of the support I felt they would, and that has proved to be the case. But again, the reason for me to take the job was the chance to shape a club that is in a massive transitional period. I know the responsibility we have here but also I know I’m capable and I know the quality that I have. All I know is I’ve got the total support of the guys above, the players and the staff. But like I said, there are some challenges we’ve faced, some margins in the Premier League that are difficult, and we’ve had a massive transition. I have the full support of the owners, the players and the staff here and you can see by the support we had [against Manchester City], I thought it was fantastic. In terms of how that gets measured, you have to take things as they are and analyse it at the end of the season. "It’s always challenging in the Premier League and it’s always challenging here. "We also have to understand the transition we’ve all been through and all that brings. We understand where we both are in terms of where we see the overall picture, where we see the team. Of course, I get angry, I’m a human being like you, it’s just I choose to conduct myself in the way I think is the right way to conduct myself on the sideline. I think we’ve had a tough period and I think we’ve had lots of challenges in terms of integrating young players into the Premier League.

The Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta was taken off on a stretcher in their Southampton defeat but wrote: 'Time to recover and I will see you soon on the ...

Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!” Azpilicueta was taken to hospital and yesterday sent out a positive update. [Chelsea](https://www.theguardian.com/football/chelsea) medical team, to team-mates and opponents, to St Mary’s and Cleveland Hospital and all staff and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has refused to make excuses for the current Chelsea malaise and insists hard work is key to turning things around.

It is Potter’s job to lift the players. The result means the west Londoners have won just one of their past eight top-flight matches, taking seven points. The Blues sit tenth in the Premier League table after suffering their eighth defeat on Saturday. And the sight of them walking off the pitch after losing to Southampton will have been hard to bear for the boss. “We have a big squad, a lot of players and a lot of quality but the things they are not going well. But there seems a lack of direction at the moment and the Bridge is far from a happy place.

Cesar Azpilicueta has provided the following update to Chelsea fans after he was taken to hospital following a nasty head injury in Saturday's match at ...

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been taken to hospital after being knocked out by an attempted overhead kick in the defeat to Southampton.Saints.

Potter provided an update on Azpilicueta’s condition to Crook after the match, where he stated he is in hospital with a head injury. He’s getting a warm ovation from the Southampton fans. Mateo Kovacic and Ben Chilwell were first on the scene and appeared to put a motionless Azpilicueta in the recovery position.

Thousands of Chelsea fans took to Twitter over the weekend calling for manager Graham Potter to be fired. "Sack Potter" and "Club Statement" both trended.

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta thanks "everyone who has been looking after me" after the nasty head injury he suffered during Saturday's home defeat by ...

You can see how bad it was." Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" It was accidental but still it was a kick in the face.

Liverpool-linked Josko Gvardiol admits his future is in the Premier League with Chelsea also thought to hold an interest in the defender.

At the end Leipzig is a really good club and I feel good here.” I mean, when they presented it everything looked good and you could maybe see yourself there in that moment. The 21-year-old jumped to the attention of Europe’s clubs when beginning his career at Dinamo Zagreb. “[Marcelo] Bielsa was the coach and I don’t know if you know this but my goal in my career is to play in the Premier League,” he told He opted to delay a move to England at the time but has made it clear that the Premier League is his target. German outfit RB Leipzig were the first to take a punt, with the Croatia international moving to the Bundesliga in the summer of 2021.

Joao Felix arrived on a short-term loan from Atletico Madrid, while Chelsea beat Arsenal to Mykhaylo Mudryk and splashed a Premier League record £106.8million ( ...

The chances they missed in the second half and the boos at the end of the game, felt a little ominous. "He's a fantastic coach," Neville said. "I won't change my mind on that. but they have to hold their nerve if they want to see it through. "It feels a little bit conflicted with what Potter would ordinarily be really strong at and what the ownership seem to want in respect of filling a squad and accumulating players of that sort of volume." He said on his Gary Neville Podcast: "Potter is under massive pressure.

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Chelsea did as they so often do now, too: they fired a blank, failed to win, but the message from above remained consistent.

If you look at Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, they are young players who have not played that many games, they are learning to play in the Premier League. This is a long-term project and Potter has pleaded for time. Now Potter faces his own battle to cling on. They are 10th — as close to 17th as to the Champions League places. Particularly when Fofana was hooked at half-time as Chelsea struggled to break down the division’s bottom side. After less than a week in charge, he has given Southampton renewed direction and hope of staying up. ‘All these things are true but unfortunately when you lose they are not what people want to hear,’ Potter said. ‘When results aren’t going well, this is the world we are in,’ Potter said. One fan insisted Potter was the worst manager this club had seen. In one corner of the Shed End, where Southampton’s supporters — now daring to believe — serenaded interim boss Ruben Selles. The club back manager Graham Potter and his long-time project. And everywhere else, where bubbling frustration spilt over to create a powerful mix of fury and mutiny.

Club sticking with under-fire manager for now despite Southampton defeat.

“We’re managing quite an unprecedented injury list — so you have to manage that in the Premier League. I have always been this way and it has gotten me to this point but, at the same time, I know people want something different.” “My job is to keep going and keep helping and supporting the team and take that criticism.”

Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and gossip with updates on Graham Potter's future, Mauricio Pochettino and Wesley Fofana.

"Always I work like I want to be here for the rest of my life. I am never going to be manager of Barcelona or Arsenal because I am so identified with Tottenham and Espanyol. The 22-year-old was a second half substitute, coming on for Kalidou Koulibaly. Speaking as Spurs manager in 2018 the Argentine said: "I am so clear. Read the full story, READ MORE:

Chelsea are reportedly plotting a monumental summer swoop for Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo, who is currently plying his trade out on loan with Bayern ...

Playing them for the entire game with just 10 men is just dowright a laborious task. It won’t be easy for the Bavarians to keep the Frenchman, however, as the Bayern defender’s star agent has repeatedly managed to get top performers to move to Spain in recent years. The early red card awarded to Upamecano quickly quelled any hopes of a win in Borussia Park after ages... Accordingly, the Brazilian does not plan to extend his contract and is looking for a new club. Paris Saint-Germain in the [Champions League](https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league) certainly lived up to its lofty billing, but the Bavarians cannot sit back and rest on their laurels. Bayern’s early dominance ended as they went down a man, and they had to hold on for dear life as wave after wave of Gladbach counterattacks ensued. The reason: The 79-year-old would like to transfer Pavard to FC Barcelona. Pavard’s situation is one to monitor. This is what we have on tap for this episode: But according to “Bild”, consultant Pini Zahavi has something against it. Recently, some rumors have indicated that Bayern Munich is, indeed, interested in keeping Pavard. I’m not as gung ho on Cancelo just yet.

Chelsea injury news: Further positive updates regarding defender Cesar Azpilicueta, as N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic near a return to first-team ...

The Senegalese shot-stopper has not been involved for two weeks and is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks. The Albania international had no history of knee injuries and his injury is a major blow with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of favour at present. It doesn’t look positive at the moment but it’s too early to say. However, there will be no rush to return him to action too soon. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!'' Fingers crossed but it is an awkward one.'' "He is disappointed but he is optimistic about coming back quicker than two months. Taking to social media, the Spaniard posted an update on Sunday afternoon accompanied by a cheesy grin. Thank you all for your love and messages of support! My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident… Broja is expected to be out for at least the remainder of the season after learning that he needs surgery to fix a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, football.london understands. Christian Pulisic, N'Golo Kane and Edouard Mendy are all expected to be out for Sunday's clash with Spurs, with Azpilicueta and Armando Broja out of action for the foreseeable.

While the Blues will stand by Graham Potter despite calls for the 47-year-to go due to the Blues having lost five of their 10 games this year.

The Croatia defender, who also told the paper “my goal in my career is to play in the Premier League”, will get his chance to take on some of the league’s best when the 21-year-old’s side face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. The RB Leipzig centre-back has told the Times he “wants to play in the Premier League”, could have signed for Chelsea last summer and also came closing to joining Leeds in 2020. Tuchel took over at the Parc des Princes ahead of the 2018-19 campaign and led the Parisians to two league titles and the Champions League final before being sacked.

Another weekend of European football is in the books and, as usual, there have been plot twists and upsets galore. Here's ESPN's Weekend Review.

And while we're talking about Betis, [Sergio Canales](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125383/Sergio-Canales)' incredible pass to set up [Juanmi](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/143643/Juanmi)'s opener against [Real Valladolid](/football/team?id=95) on Saturday may well have been the best pass of the weekend across Europe's top five leagues. [Mathys Tel](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/325042/Mathys-Tel)'s injury time finish with the game long since lost, but Bayern and manager Julian Nagelsmann have some vibe adjustments to make. [Ferran Torres](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265869/Ferran-Torres) dazzled against Cadiz and [Robert Lewandowski](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski) scored his first goal in three games. [Kylian Mbappe](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231388/Kylian-Mbappé), [Neymar](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/132948/Neymar) and [Lionel Messi](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) started, with the Brazilian serving as a No. With a free kick to the right of Koln's goal, Sosa swung his left foot around the ball and slotted it succinctly in the top corner, leaving keeper [Marvin Schwabe](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/205751/Marvin-Schwäbe) with no chance. [1-0](/football/report/_/gameId/643984) win over [Athletic Club](/football/team?id=93). [Borna Sosa](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/228319/Borna-Sosa)'s sweetly struck set piece, Stuttgart's second, was the pick of the litter. They beat [Cadiz](/football/club/_/id/3842/cadiz) [2-0](/football/report/_/gameId/643983) on Sunday to restore their eight-point lead over [Real Madrid](/football/team?id=86) at the top of [LaLiga](/football/league/_/name/esp.1). All of which served to make Saturday's [3-0](/football/matchstats/_/gameId/638621) win over [Koln](/football/club/_/id/122/fc-cologne) so damn satisfying, lifting them a little clear of the relegation mire and restoring good vibes to a team in dire need. Newcastle midfielder [Bruno Guimaraes](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/218522/bruno-guimaraes), meanwhile, served a three-match Premier League ban because of a red card received in the Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against [Southampton](/football/team?id=376). [Harry Maguire](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) missed the first leg of his team's Carabao Cup semifinal against [Nottingham Forest](/football/team?id=393) last month because of two bookings received in the earlier rounds of the competition. only)](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/e4a1019a-8fee-4f12-93f3-5c5291fca600)

Potter has only been Chelsea boss for five months since replacing Thomas Tuchel in September. However, recent performances have been below par, taking just ...

[Mourinho has been tipped as a possible replacement should Todd Boehly finally lose patience with Potter ](/sport/football/1736637/Chelsea-news-Todd-Boehly-Graham-Potter-sack-Jose-Mourinho-AS-Roma)and the Roma boss has already made his thoughts on managing the club for a third time clear. [Chelsea board have been keen to stress](/sport/football/1736545/Chelsea-news-Graham-Potter-sacking-Southampton-Todd-Boehly-board) that they have no intentions of sacking the manager as they keep faith in the long-term project, the view is not shared by many supporters. The 60-year-old has been tipped as a possible replacement for the underfire Englishman with an increasing number of supporters calling for his head.

Chelsea news: The Blues have reached a decisive point on their path as Todd Boehly's patience is tested with calls for Graham Potter to be sacked following ...

[He was the next cab off the rank when at Brighton but hasn't got the structure that he built on the south coast, at Cobham.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-fixtures-liverpool-26275562) Chelsea have specialised in not having a structure and now Potter's position is unstable. This is the complexity of the situation. Convincing people this is the best course of action, let alone if it's possible at all is a whole task of its own. It went beyond underlying numbers, which have been on the up](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-sacked-chelsea-manager-26275631). The latest shred of evidence for those that are convinced Boehly/Clearlake have no idea. [Chelsea have made great leaps off the field but that is usually reflected in success on it](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/paul-merson-chelsea-graham-potter-26276041). It not happening since could be put forward as even more proof that it's not sustainable or that most are too scared of the risk to try. The continued narrative is that football is it's own thing and what they have done in America is entirely separate. This is in part what has turned the heads of many](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-future-sacked-26275707). It's the longest spell for a coach since the 1970s at the franchise. Here is an ownership group that has been watching English football far removed from the preconceptions of the sport in contrast. The new ways of Boehly are unproven in England making it hard to truly get behind.