Chelsea

Chelsea's record against Tottenham had been great, but they failed to score again, and another defeat piled the pressure on manager Graham Potter.

[Kai Havertz](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz). [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech). [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/285450/Enzo-Fernández). [Emerson Royal](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/246844/Emerson-Royal). [Cristian Romero](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/96970/cristian-romero). [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech) was on his way to [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) on loan last month, yet after that moved collapsed at the 11th hour due to the misfiling of paperwork, he has started three of Chelsea's five games since the window closed. [Rodrigo Bentancur](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/215772/Rodrigo-Bentancur) for the season following knee surgery was a major blow to Tottenham, given they do not possess another midfielder capable of influencing the game in the same way. Spurs assistant coach Cristian Stellini to BBC Sport on the Ziyech incident: "The referee was good and explained the situation to us. [Thiago Silva](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/96254/Thiago-Silva), being forced off through injury inside 20 minutes was a reminder of the dreadful luck Potter has had with injuries this season. And it is ironic that after spending over €600m, the attacking player most likely to make the difference in the final third is Joao Felix -- a player who is only on loan from Atletico Madrid. [Tottenham](/soccer/team/_/id/367/tottenham-hotspur) beat [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) 2-0 on Sunday to heap further pressure on Blues boss Graham Potter and leave their Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread. Sections of the club's fan base are already turning on the manager, and a failure to qualify for next season's Champions League would rank as an unmitigated disaster given the sheer level of investment.

Chelsea have seemingly come to a big decision on Graham Potter amid rising calls for his sacking and with a report naming five candidates being considered.

On the flip side, Jorginho is one of just six first-teamers to depart in that time. Another manager currently out of work is Luis Enrique, having stepped down as Spain coach after the World Cup. They are joined on the list by Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, who may cut ties there this summer. This is still the same message after the game today. Part of Potter’s problem has been how he has managed the massive squad at his disposal. They now face Leeds on Saturday in what is surely a must-win game for Potter. The west London side are in danger of suffering their lowest-ever league finish since 2015/16 when they finished 10th. This is why they are protecting him. And Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Tottenham, means they have now lost three games in succession. The Italian is adamant that Boehly has no plans to replace Potter despite the growing protests about his position. And while a late charge into the Champions League places looks unlikely – they are currently 14 points adrift – Potter needs the win to keep the wolves from the door. Chelsea have seemingly come to a big decision on the future of Graham Potter amid heightening claims for him to be sacked and with a report naming five candidates now under consideration by the Blues.

According to the bookmakers, these four managers are favourites to replace Graham Potter at Chelsea if the Englishman gets sacked.

Enrique’s sides can play high quality, visually appealing football, something that the supporters would like to see after a slugfest that is on display. Earlier a [report emerged](https://theprideoflondon.com/2023/02/21/epl-boss-reject-chelsea-graham-potter/) that the Argentine manager turned down the chance to coach Chelsea. The manager has not returned to management after leaving Real Madrid in the summer 2021. PSG had also asked about Zidane when they were looking for a new manager but the Frenchman has not yet returned to management but the attraction of Premier League could mean he comes out of his sabbatical. [Pari match](https://www.parimatch.co.uk/aff/Sports-p-welcome-offer?btagid=92636907&btag=a_50031b_11890c_02c34109-20a3-4c5f-a336-195000e1f01c&affid=25007&nid=2&mid=160), the [bookmakers’](https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/chelsea/next-permanent-manager) favourite to replace Potter at Chelsea is Mauricio Pochettino. This Chelsea side is lacking cohesion and Potter doesn’t seem to have the answers for now.

It is somewhat ironic that Chelsea have spent over £500m on transfer since the summer and yet they can't buy a win right now. The Blues have won just two of ...

He inherited a number of players who hadn’t settled into life at Stamford Bridge, and he watched on as the recruitment team added more to the mix. Getting rid of the one-time Swansea manager just means the process has to start all over again. Some teams struggle to bed in three new starters into a team, Potter has been tasked with getting six January signings up to speed while still trying to put his stamp on the team himself. We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years." He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the Club. His ruthless approach kept the Blues at the summit of English football throughout his time with the club, and supporters have become accustomed to reactions when things aren’t going well.

Chelsea now sits closer to the bottom of the Premier League than the top four, and the future could present even bigger problems.

Goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane consolidated Spurs' place in the Premier League top four as they opened up a four-point lead over fifth-placed Newcastle, ...

It's a tough moment for us." The players are hurting. "I know the responsibility," said Potter. I take full responsibility for those results." "We are happy for the fans, the club and of course for us and Antonio who is still at home." "(The results) are not good enough for this club.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter acknowledged he cannot rely on the support of the club's board for much longer after a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday ...

It's a tough moment for us." The players are hurting. "I know the responsibility," said Potter. [#TOTCHE] [pic.twitter.com/lqBm40ZXnr] [February 26, 2023] I take full responsibility for those results." "(The results) are not good enough for this club.