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Javi Gracia has told Chelsea boss Graham Potter that 'only results' will get Blues fans off his back ahead of Leeds United's clash at Stamford Bridge this ...

"What I can say is my opinion about Graham Potter and my opinion is fantastic. [Javi Gracia's 'best hands' claim as he delivers injury update on Leeds United quartet](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/javi-gracias-best-hands-claim-26371074) [Ray Parlour gives 'regressive' Leeds United relegation verdict amid Javi Gracia impact question](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/ray-parlour-leeds-united-relegation-26354775) [Patrick Bamford dilemma and seven Leeds United absentees on Javi Gracia's agenda](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/bamford-leeds-united-javi-gracia-26366364) [Tyler Adams 'impressed' by Javi Gracia and the 'balanced' style he's implementing at Leeds United](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/javi-gracia-leeds-tyler-adams-26365774) [Every major trophy Leeds United have won on 55th anniversary of maiden success](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/gallery/every-major-trophy-leeds-united-26366187) [said in his pre-match press conference this afternoon.](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/live-javi-gracia-leeds-united-26369181) [the Whites](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/) boss highlighted that while he's a big fan of Potter, there is only one way that he'll be able to bring the fans back on his side. [Javi Gracia sets out Leeds United approach against Chelsea could dampen already sour mood](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/javi-gracia-sets-out-leeds-26372851) The Chelsea chief has come out in recent weeks detailing death threats that have been sent to him and his family by fans, and how his mental health has taken a turn for the worse since taking the job at Stamford Bridge.

It's now or never for the embattled Blues boss as he faces defining fixtures against Leeds and Dortmund.

Co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are both expected to be at Stamford Bridge for the games against Leeds and Dortmund. Last weekend’s dismal 2-0 defeat at Tottenham intensified the scrutiny on Potter, who admitted after that game that fans have every right to be “upset and angry”. Potter faces two crunch home games in a week, against Leeds and Borussia Dortmund, that could have a huge bearing on his future.

Paul Merson has criticised Chelsea's signing of Mykhailo Mudryk after Graham Potter left him on the bench until the final seven minutes of their loss to ...

The Blues are also out of both domestic cups and trail Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League round of 16 tie, leading to mounting pressure surrounding Potter's future. Potter opted against starting Mudryk for a second consecutive league match on Sunday as Chelsea fell to a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with the 22-year-old only playing the final seven minutes. Mykhailo Mudryk is an £88m signing sitting on the bench, it tells you he's not Potter's player. Chelsea are winless in their last five in the Premier League and have won just one of their last nine league matches. "If he was his player and if Potter would have gone to the board and said he needed Mudryk, he would have to play him." [Graham Potter's](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/graham-potter) player" as the [Chelsea ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/chelsea-fc)boss "didn't want" the £88million man according to Paul Merson.

Chelsea's first team · Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Gabriel Slonina, Marcus Bettinelli · Defenders: Reece James, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva ...

Gallagher has played the most matches (21) compared to Kovacic (16) and Loftus-Cheek (16), and has made the most tackles. Christian Pulisic has had familiar problems with injury although of the six games he's started, Chelsea have won three and lost two. Havertz also offers a threat in the air with 54 aerial duels won and 21 headed clearances. Joao Felix has fared better with 15 shots and one goal while Raheem Sterling is the leading wide player with four goals and two assists. But Kovacic has won possession the most in the middle third and is much better on the ball, completing 591 passes. Chelsea have conceded five more goals without him in the team than he has started. Benoit Badiashile has had a better time in his five games than Wesley Fofana in his four. Of Potter's 18 Premier League matches, 11 have been with a back four and the other seven with three. Kalidou Koulibaly has had a mixed time in his debut season, committing 19 fouls which is 11 more than the next closest in Silva while also losing the most aerial duels - but he does outperform Trevoh Chalobah statistically. Reece James and Ben Chilwell both started at right-back and left-back respectively in the defeat to Spurs. Christian Pulisic is also close to being available following a problem with his knee sustained at the beginning of January. Potter's faith in Hakim Ziyech appears misplaced.

Chelsea are in the midst of a dire run that has seen them win just two of their previous 15 Premier League games, while they have scored just once in their ...

That’s the mark of a great manager.' 'I have a three-year contract and I am calm. When I decided to come here I was well aware that it wouldn’t be easy,' he said. Technically he’s very gifted and brings fluency to our game, which we crave,' Koulibaly said. Kalidou Koulibaly has jumped to the defence of 'great manager' Graham Potter Kalidou Koulibaly jumps to the defence of 'great manager' Graham Potter amid doubts over his future - insisting he treats all of his expensive Chelsea squad the same, regardless of their transfer fee

Paul Merson believes Graham Potter will earn a much-needed win against Leeds United tomorrow but fears his future will depend on the outcome of Tuesday's ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘They have to beat Dortmund next week in the Champions League. [How Graham Potter can stop the rot and save Chelsea’s shambolic season](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/what-chelsea-need-to-do-to-avoid-being-a-mid-table-premier-league-team-18375254/?ico=more_text_links) Tottenham Hotspur put them to the sword last weekend. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Graham Potter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/graham-potter/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) will earn a much-needed win against Leeds United tomorrow but fears his future will depend on the outcome of Tuesday’s [Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/tag/champions-league/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) clash against [Borussia Dortmund](https://metro.co.uk/tag/borussia-dortmund/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3).

Kalidou Koulibaly has jumped to the defence of under-fire Chelsea manager Graham Potter and warned the club's new signings that their hefy price tags will ...

[Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/tag/champions-league/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) showdown against Borussia Dortmund where the Blues will attempt to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit. He said: ‘It’s not a difficult season but I need time to adapt and I knew that. ‘I have a three-year contract and I am calm. [How Graham Potter can stop the rot and save Chelsea’s shambolic season](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/what-chelsea-need-to-do-to-avoid-being-a-mid-table-premier-league-team-18375254/?ico=more_text_links) Technically he’s very gifted and brings fluency to our game, which we crave. That’s the mark of a great manager.’

Chelsea have won just two of their last 15 matches with Graham Potter coming under increasing pressure.

Potter knows the pressure is on to turn things around in his favour between now and the end of the season. When you're a coach, if the results are good you accept the criticism and noise that comes with it. Back when Potter was hired to replace Thomas Tuchel in September, Chelsea indicated that they were aiming to move away from the former regime's gung-ho approach in sacking managers on a regular basis. [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) co-owner Todd Boehly is reportedly one of only a few members of the board who wants to give Graham Potter more time in charge with the Blues boss facing increasing pressure to turn things around quickly. The former Brighton boss faced tough questions in his press conference after the match, admitting he "hasn't done enough at this club to have too much good faith". Last weekend's defeat to London rivals Tottenham further compounded the issues Potter is facing at Chelsea.

CHELSEA chiefs are split over Graham Potter's future at Stamford Bridge, reports claim.The Blues boss is under pressure following a run of six games w.

But I'm not going to hide behind that. [the Leeds clash](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10298130/chelsea-leeds-live-stream-tv-channel-watch-premier-league-online-prediction/) on his conversations with the owners: "There is support and, of course, I've spoken to them. [Potter facing the axe](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10296811/graham-potter-two-matches-save-job-chelsea/). [Todd Boehly](https://www.thesun.ie/who/todd-boehly/) IS thought to be supportive of Potter behind the scenes. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247842/chelsea/) hierarchy are divided on whether Potter has what it takes to turn things around, according to the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11817137/Chelseas-board-SPLIT-Graham-Potters-future.html). Despite that, Potter is said to be facing a fight to convince some chiefs that he remains the best person for the job.

Graham Potter finds himself under increasing pressure at Chelsea amid a dire run at Stamford Bridge - but his players have now issued their true thoughts on ...

Should Chelsea fail to beat Leeds at Stamford Bridge this weekend, it would signal their longest run without a victory in all competitions since 1995. “It’s not a difficult season but I need time to adapt and I knew that,” Koulibaly added. “There is support and I've spoken to them. He is not allowing himself to panic though and believes he will eventually be a success at Stamford Bridge. But I'm not going to hide behind that. The central defender And he doesn’t care if you cost £100million or £20m, he will treat you in the same way. He is already facing calls to be sacked amid a run of just three wins in 18 matches in all competitions ahead of this weekend’s showdown with Leeds. As it stands, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy appear unlikely to take drastic action over Potter’s position and are continuing to stick by their man. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) starts throughout the campaign, his lowlight arguably being a [sending-off in a 3-0 reverse at the hands of Leeds ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/leeds-united-chelsea-premier-league-27796093)at the start of the campaign. That’s the mark of a great manager.” [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) star [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kalidou-koulibaly) has leapt to the defence of under-fire boss [Graham Potter ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter)by claiming that he is a “great manager”.

Chelsea are at home to Leeds United tomorrow and then face Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in the Champions League. It would seem that no matter what the results ...

We were not at our fluent best against Arsenal but we found a way to win and that’s a crucial part of their development as well.” The title should be in our own hands, not relying on other clubs to slip up. The way they approach their work, only positives will stem from it.” My job is to keep going, to try and change the moment. The players are hurting. “If results aren’t good enough, which they aren’t at the moment, you can’t rely on support forever.

The Chelsea head coach faces the media at Cobham this afternoon ahead of the Premier League clash against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge.

The results are the results and the coach is responsible. Every micro-action is being scrutinised, and every decision and choice is getting the full analysis treatment. Much of his success in that position relies on the people around him, but the options available to Potter in west London were slightly different. We all admit we can do better and the players are honest enough to accept they can do better. That is the focus for me. We're coaches and it's our job to work with the players we have. I am the head coach so my focus is on helping the players improve. We have to keep working, stick together, and believe we can turn it around. We have to do better and it starts with me. By not listening to much to it is the honest answer. Talking is one thing, we have to do it on the pitch. But lose against Leeds and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night, that faith will be tested to the absolute limit - and perhaps to breaking point.

Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly has explained what makes Graham Potter a "great manager" despite the pressure both of them have been facing at the club.

“It’s not a difficult season but I need time to adapt and I knew that,” he admitted. There could be a bigger focus on outgoings after big spends in the past couple of transfer windows. That’s the mark of a great manager.” Potter has chosen Koulibaly from the start of nine Premier League matches to date. Koulibaly joined Chelsea from Napoli in the summer after years of speculation about a Premier League move. Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League.

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has warned his side that they need to prepare for the "intensity" of Leeds United ahead of their Premier League clash with ...

"We have to keep working, stick together, and believe we can turn it around. The Premier League is the best league in the world because anyone can beat anyone. And last month has been especially poor for Chelsea as they failed to win a single match in February with, scoring one goal in five games. [Leeds](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc) under an intense amount of scrutiny over his future at the club. "But sometimes these things happen. [Leeds United news as Tyler Adams urges Whites to take 'high-quality chances' ahead of Chelsea clash](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-news-chelsea-adams-26377643) [Javi Gracia ](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/javi-gracia)will be looking for his side to repeat their last league performance in the 1-0 win over [Southampton](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc), who were also the last oppostion to take on the Blues at Stamford Bridge, where the Saints were this time on the right end of a 1-0 scoreline.

Chelsea welcome Leeds to Stamford Bridge this weekend as they look to end their dreadful run of form.The Blues have won just two of their last 15 Prem.

The spirit is there in the team, but talking is one thing – we have to do it on the pitch.” We’re all fighting and we need to show it on the pitch.” Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. We have ambition and want to be at the top. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. At the moment, we are not (in a European position) and that’s what we have to work on.” I take it step by step, focus on the next thing. You get through the days and the week. I am the head coach so my focus is on helping the players improve. That is the focus for me.” “The results are the results and then you have to look at the performance of the team because if you improve that, results should improve. Reece (James) has tightness in his hamstring.

The Chelsea manager has come under enormous pressure after a run of two wins in 15 Premier League games which has left his side languishing in 10th place in the ...

We're all fighting and we need to show it on the pitch." "We're coaches and it's our job to work with the players we have. "If results aren't good you have to accept the criticism and all the noise. At the moment, we're not (in a European place), and that's what we have to work on," Potter said. "I don't think at any point it's a positive for us to not be in Europe. The results haven't been good enough and when you're a coach you are responsible for that," Potter said at a news conference on Friday.

Sportsmail understands Potter is facing a fight to convince certain figures at the club that he has the authority to turn round what has been a disastrous ...

Crucially, co-controlling owner Todd Boehly is believed to be among those most supportive of Potter Crucially, co-controlling owner Todd Boehly - widely recognised as the face of the new Chelsea regime - is believed to be among those most supportive of Potter behind the scenes and, at least for the time being, believes a change of boss would set the team's development back. [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) are divided on the future of manager [Graham Potter](/sport/graham-potter/index.html) as the under pressure coach enters a pivotal period that could define his future at the club.

Chelsea news: Graham Potter has received further criticism from Blues supporters and finds his future in further doubt amid a terrible run of form in west ...

He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the Club. We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years.'' Following the defeat to Southampton supporters inside Stamford Bridge were quick to enlighten Potter on their feelings. Former coach at the club Brendan Rodgers is at 9/1 whilst current Atletico Madrid man Diego Simeone is at 12/1, his future in Spain is far from clear. Potter has compared his situation to Arteta's at Arsenal just over 12 months ago and the Gunners boss admits he feels for his opposition number. The Giallorossi are currently third in Serie A and football.london understands Potter still has the backing of Todd Boehly and the board, but that will not last for ever if results continue to end in defeat. Jose Mourinho is on the list of potential replacements for Potter and has already spoken this season about leaving Roma. Although the new owners would like to keep him in place for years to come they are aware that the run of form is not good enough. However, chairman [Todd Boehly](https://www.football.london/all-about/todd-boehly) remains intent on giving the current manager sufficient time to turn the club’s fortunes around. With just two days until Chelsea are next in action, the likelihood of there being a change at the top is slim. That was also a world record fee, as [Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) was released from his contract to sign an unprecedented five-year deal at Stamford Bridge, worth about £60m.

Chelsea's struggles in recent months are well documented, and although Graham Potter was only appointed in September, there is increasing speculation that ...

According to the Daily Mail, as quoted by [Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/premier-league/graham-potter-despedido-sustituto-mourinho-83976548), Mourinho is one of the options to come in for Potter. Owner Todd Boehly is likely to demand quick results and trophies, something the best Mourinho has generally guaranteed. [Roma](https://football-italia.net/teams/roma/), set to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League Round of 16, are also behind rivals Lazio in the race for Champions League football.

The Pride of London detail the rumour that Real Madrid and Barcelona legends are in the running to replace Chelsea head coach Graham Potter.

Firstly, Luis Enrique; the Spaniard played for both Real and Barcelona, along with managing the latter team and his nation. The defender judged his Premier League rival’s seventh place outcome to be a ‘joke’; Alvarez finished above icons such as Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah, Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar, City’s Kevin De Bruyne, Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid, Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, and England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. The two upcoming Blues matches are against Leeds United on March 4, followed by Dortmund on March 7. A petition calling for the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss to be sacked has now [gathered nearly 50,000 signatures](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-news-potter-thiago-silva-29343849.amp). [You can read more on that story here](https://theprideoflondon.com/2023/03/02/chelsea-josko-gvardiol-summer/). Let’s have a brief roundup of Blues news this Thursday morning before we get to the significant speculation at the heart of the piece.

Luis Enrique has been earmarked as the successor to Graham Potter should Chelsea decide to part ways with their underfire manager, according to report.

[being touted as a potential frontrunner for the Chelsea role](https://talksport.com/football/1316770/zinedine-zidane-next-job-psg-juventus-real-madrid-united/), with the 50-year-old out of work since leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2020/21 campaign. [Barcelona](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113060/fc-barcelona/), thriving under the ex-Barca coach before leaving for PSG. [retains the backing](https://talksport.com/football/1346332/graham-potter-chelsea-board-todd-boehly/) of owner Todd Boehly, for now, despite [Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat against Tottenham on Sunday](https://talksport.com/football/1344521/chelsea-graham-potter-tottenham-stats-premier-league/).

Chelsea may reportedly approach Zinedine Zidane or Luis Enrique if they opt to part ways with head coach Graham Potter in the future.

[Premier League standings](/football/premier-league/2022-23/) and needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Borussia Dortmund to progress through to the Champions League quarter-finals. [Thomas Tuchel](/people/thomas-tuchel/) and handed a five-year contract to [Graham Potter](/people/graham-potter/), who the club's owners have continued to back despite a prolonged run of poor form. [Chelsea](/football/chelsea/) have reportedly identified [Zinedine Zidane](/people/zinedine-zidane/) and [Luis Enrique](/people/luis-enrique/) as potential managerial targets for the future.

ZINEDINE ZIDANE and Luis Enrique are reportedly the leading candidates to replace Graham Potter at Chelsea.Potter, 47, is under huge pressure at Stamf.

We want to try and improve it. It’s a tough time for us." "If results aren’t good enough you can’t rely on support forever. [Carlo Ancelotti is expected to assume the position](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10203945/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-brazil-manager/) if he is dismissed by Real Madrid. [Enrique was sacked as Spain boss](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9869788/luis-enrique-sacked-spain-world-cup/) following their loss to Morocco in the last-16 of the World Cup. [The Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11811109/Luis-Enrique-Zinedine-Zidane-running-Chelsea-boss-Graham-Potter-sacked.html), defeats to Leeds and Borussia Dortmund could see [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247842/chelsea/) change manager just five months after sacking [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.thesun.ie/who/thomas-tuchel/).

SportsDias has learned that, despite the mounting pressure, Todd Boehly and the board still back Graham Potter. Nonetheless, there is significant worry among ...

However, Didier Deschamps has agreed to continue managing Les Bleus, making Zidane’s prospects uncertain. Enrique had a successful stint as a coach at Barcelona, winning two La Liga titles, the Champions League, and three Copa del Rey trophies. SportsDias has learned that, despite the mounting pressure, Todd Boehly and the board still back Graham Potter.

Graham Potter's future at Chelsea continues to be under scrutiny after a woeful run of form. Sunday's defeat to Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means ...

My job is to keep going, to try and change the moment. The statistics reveals that 41.9% of tweets mentioning Potter contained '#potterout' (55,005 of 131,259) tweets. I take full responsibility for those results," he said after the defeat to Spurs. football.london understands that the Chelsea boss does retain the support of Todd Boehly and the board, despite the increasing pressure. "I know the responsibility. A run of five Premier League games without a win has left Chelsea closer to the relegation zone than the top four, placing Potter's job security into doubt.

Reece James Chelsea 2022-23 Getty · Aubameyang-Potter-Chelsea-2023 Getty · 20230213_Potter (C)Getty images · Enzo Fernandez Chelsea Dortmund Champions League 2022- ...

Potter clearly needs to make changes – and fast – if he is to save his skin... Wherever the truth lies, the coach's situation is likely to deteriorate very quickly if Chelsea fail to take three points against old rivals Leeds and/or suffer a premature Champions League exit at the hands of Dortmund. [it was claimed in certain sections of the media that Potter could be sacked if he fails to arrest his team's rotten run of form.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/under-fire-chelsea-boss-graham-potter-defining-period-conflicting-reports-future-manager/blt248fcfe2ab7c1d19)

After a dismal run of results, Potter is facing intense scrutiny and could be replaced by one of two managers with plenty of pedigree in the game.

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Chelsea have been so deeply entangled in the messy first act of Graham Potter, in the downpour of January recruits and the painful tactical drudgery of it ...

In short, Chelsea have a squad filled with players schooled in hard pressing from the front and sharp transitional football, which is far removed from what Potter can offer. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the basics of Potter’s 4-2-3-1 seem to encourage even slower sideways football, as the defeats to Southampton and Tottenham in particular have shown. It is ironic that only after his departure did Chelsea decide to focus on the profile of player he craved. Before that, Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were signed to be the hard-running forwards Tuchel demanded to get his football up and running. Of course, it is possible that a summer working on Potter’s more intricate ideas will overcome this issue and allow Chelsea to dominate with measured possession like Man City do. Chelsea have won one of their last 11 matches and two of their last 15 in all competitions.

Some reports have suggested Potter has two games to save his job, starting with Saturday's meeting at Stamford Bridge with Premier League strugglers Leeds. The ...

Keep working, sticking together, keep fighting through it and believing we can turn it around, and believing that a win is around the corner.” “When you lose at home 1-0 to the bottom team, you expect a negative response. Performances haven't been as bad as results I would say, but we know the business we're in and the results we haven't liked. “The spirit in the team is as good as it can be when you're in a period of results that we're in. But it's hard to talk positives because results aren't good. “That's the frustrating bit for us, because we're seeing a lot of positives day to day,” said Potter.

Graham Potter believes Mason Mount is struggling at Chelsea amid their poor run of form.The 24-year-old starred for the Blues in the previous campaign.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. At the moment we’re not doing that as well as we liked so that’s the focus for me.” Opt in, bet up to £40 (min. “He’s been top.

Games against Leeds in the Premier League and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League could dictate manager's future.

Potter’s team simply have not dealt with setbacks well enough and players have too often disappeared when the chips are down, or they have let good starts to games drift off. There has been no hiding from Potter, who has accepted responsibility for Chelsea’s results and protected his players in public, reiterating what a good group he believes they are. There is also the issue of Hakim Ziyech, who was an email away from leaving Chelsea on January transfer deadline day, when he travelled to Paris without permission, and yet has started three games since. Potter may well not see this as an either/or selection and there would be a way of fitting them both in if Chelsea started with four at the back. Starting with a back three would most likely require Potter to choose between the pair. It should also not be forgotten that Chelsea’s best performances against AC Milan both came when Mount started as one of three attacking players with Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling.

Mason Mount remains locked in talks with Chelsea over a new contract with his current deal due to expire in the summer of 2024.

When you're in a tough moment, you have to stick together and work hard. Chelsea boss Graham Potter says Mason Mount is "suffering like the rest of us" as the attacking midfielder continues to endure arguably the toughest period of his senior career at Stamford Bridge. He's suffering like the rest of us. He said: "Mason [Mount], for us, has been great to work with. "You have to fight for the results. Mason Mount remains locked in talks with Chelsea over a new contract with his current deal due to expire in the summer of 2024.

Under-fire Chelsea manager Graham Potter is reportedly facing the sack and he needs to make changes if he wants to hold onto his job.

Potter clearly needs to make changes – and fast – if he is to save his skin... Wherever the truth lies, the coach's situation is likely to deteriorate very quickly if Chelsea fail to take three points against old rivals Leeds and/or suffer a premature Champions League exit at the hands of Dortmund. [it was claimed in certain sections of the media that Potter could be sacked if he fails to arrest his team's rotten run of form.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/under-fire-chelsea-boss-graham-potter-defining-period-conflicting-reports-future-manager/blt248fcfe2ab7c1d19)

Fear not, Chelsea fans. Rumour has it, the board has already made contact with a world-class manager, in the hopes he will replace Graham Potter.

He’s managed clubs at every level and since finding success at PSG, the Chelsea board are right to be confident in his abilities to get them back on the right path. Pochettino has managed at Tottenham Hotspur, with many considering his time there a success. [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-chelsea-make-contact-with-pochettino/), the Chelsea board has been in contact with Mauricio Pochettino about managing in London again.

Luis Enrique and Zinedine Zidane are both in contention to replace Graham Potter as Chelsea boss should he be relieved of his duties.

It seems unlikely that Boehly will replace Potter before the end of the season and is expected to give the ex-Brighton boss the time to prove he is the right man for the job. The 47-year-old replaced Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge earlier this season and won his first three league games and sailed through to the last 16 of the Champions League as Group E winners. Luis Enrique and Zinedine Zidane are both in contention to replace Graham Potter as Chelsea boss should he be relieved of his duties.

Chelsea news as prestigious names in the football world continued to be linked with a move to Stamford Bridge amid uncertainty over the future of Graham ...

[ Potter does retain the support of Todd Boehly](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-sack-plan-26358557) and the board. [The Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) have now only won one of their last 11 matches in all competitions. Enrique recently departed his role as manager of the Spain national team after they crashed out in the last 16 of the World Cup. Both managers would cost Boehly zero in compensation fees due to their current circumstances. Zidane, who has been linked with most big jobs, has been left out of work since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. And whilst some reports are suggesting that Boehly will hand Potter more time to turn around the club's fortunes, candidates to replace the former Brighton boss continued to be linked.

The midfielder, an academy graduate with the Blues, has fewer than 18 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge. Premier League rivals Liverpool are ...

That is the focus for me.” I am the head coach so my focus is on helping the players improve. Speaking of a potential move away for Mount, Potter said: “Mason has been great to work with.

The Chelsea squad are going against Todd Boehly's stance on Graham Potter.

"When you're a coach, if the results are good you accept the criticism and noise that comes with it. Regarding the players' performances, he added: "The boys have taken responsibility and understand where we're at. Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League with 31 points from 24 games and a top-four finish looks more of a distant hope rather than realistic aim. It had been reported that even a failure to beat Leeds on Saturday and going out of the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund would not alter their position as they believe Potter will win the fans over eventually. Potter has faced intense scrutiny just six months into his reign after overseeing a dismal run of form, with questions being asked about his future at the club. Luis Enrique, Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino have all been linked with taking over if Potter is sacked.

CHELSEA chiefs are split over Graham Potter's future at Stamford Bridge, reports claim.The Blues boss is under pressure following a run of six games w.

But I'm not going to hide behind that. [the Leeds clash](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21530072/chelsea-leeds-live-stream-tv-channel-watch-premier-league-online-prediction/) on his conversations with the owners: "There is support and, of course, I've spoken to them. [Potter facing the axe](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21528977/graham-potter-two-matches-save-job-chelsea/). [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20574123/best-football-betting-sites/) [Todd Boehly](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/todd-boehly/) IS thought to be supportive of Potter behind the scenes. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) hierarchy are divided on whether Potter has what it takes to turn things around, according to the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11817137/Chelseas-board-SPLIT-Graham-Potters-future.html).

Chelsea and Graham Potter will be hoping their season finally kicks on when Leeds United visit Stamford Bridge.

They had six shots on target despite eventually crashing out of the FA Cup at the fifth round. “It’s the only way. Advertisement

Leeds United could pile even more pressure on Graham Potter and Chelsea this weekend with a win at Stamford Bridge. Like most seasons, the Premier League ...

“There is a small window of opportunity for Potter to address this but if Chelsea keep stinking the place out and lose to Leeds on Saturday and get knocked out of the Champions League, then he really is in trouble.” Potter faces immense pressure to get the side back in contention for a European spot this season, as his side sit closer to Leeds in 17th (nine points), than they do the top four (14 points). [Leeds United](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/leeds-united/) could pile even more pressure on [Graham Potter](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/graham-potter/) and [Chelsea](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/chelsea/) this weekend with a win at Stamford Bridge.