Pep Guardiola has backed Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter amid hypothesis of his potential sacking.
The Blues supervisor oversaw one other loss final night time, in addition to Chelsea’s exit from the FA Cup as they misplaced 4-0 on the Etihad – their second defeat to Manchester Metropolis in three days.
They sit tenth within the Premier League and are 10 factors away from the relegation zone.
The Chelsea board relieved Thomas Tuchel of his managerial duties after a poor begin to the marketing campaign, regardless of him guiding the membership to Champions League success in his first season as head coach.
He additionally lifted one other two main trophies and reached six finals in his first 15 months in cost.
With one win in eight matches, stress is mounting on Potter’s shoulders with each match. The Englishman was appointed simply 4 months in the past however hypothesis of his imminent exit continues to develop.
Guardiola on Potter
Publish-match, Guardiola recounted his earlier experiences as a supervisor to argue a case in Potter’s favour. He mentioned (by way of Soccer Day by day): “I do know within the huge golf equipment outcomes are vital however I might say give him time. What he has finished in Brighton was excellent, so the supervisor will want time.
”In Barcelona, I didn’t have a motive [for needing time to be successful] as a result of I had Messi there – that’s why I didn’t want two seasons, one was sufficient.”
? “In Barcelona, I had Messi there. That is why I did not want two seasons, one was sufficient.”
Pep Guardiola says Chelsea want to offer Graham Potter persistence in his first season pic.twitter.com/hPiMXsDoqs
— Soccer Day by day (@footballdaily) January 9, 2023
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