Premier League: When the entirety of Chelsea fans are asking for the head of their coach, Graham Potter, the owners have been backing him constantly. However, that might just change as the next two matches at Stamford Bridge approaches. These could prove to be his absolute make-or-break matches at Chelsea. Even though the owners have shown their intentions of giving him more time, losing both matches could just mean the nail in the coffin. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Premier League: Graham Potter to be sacked? Chelsea boss faces ‘make or break’ games as Champions League hopes fade amid SHOCKING Winless run – Check out
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly was in the audience as they recently lost 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur. According to reports, he is scheduled to make two more appearances and these times with another co-owner, Behdad Eghbali. They will be present at the director’s box for Chelsea’s next two home games – Premier League match against Leeds United and Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.
The owners understand that the bloated number of players are causing problems in training tactics, dressing room morale, and team selection. They are still keeping faith in the coach to sort out these issues with time. However, many players are getting quite upset about playing time.
Premier League: Graham Potter to be sacked? Chelsea boss faces ‘make or break’ games as Champions League hopes fade amid SHOCKING Winless run – Check out
Message to Todd Boehly from Chelsea Fans,
If Graham Potter isn’t sacked this week, then on Saturday 4th March 2023, Chelsea vs Leeds at Stamford Bridge, there will be PROTESTS, and STADIUM WALK-OUTS!
THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. You may accept these standards Todd Boehly, WE DON’T! pic.twitter.com/TMf452Zf3P
— AzM (@CFCAzM) February 27, 2023
In their recent loss against Tottenham Hotspur, the coach omitted Carney Chukwuemeka, Trevoh Chalobah, David Datro Fofana, and Marc Cucurella from the squad. When asked, he called it “unfortunate” circumstances. His job is only going to be more difficult as Christian Pulisic and N’Golo Kante are now returning from injury.
There have been many instances of managers who have improved the team significantly given enough time. That could be the fairytale Chelsea owners are hoping for. However, only one win in 2023 and total 2 wins in 13 matches doesn’t exactly dictate fairytale ending for fans. Hence, the next two matches could turn out to be the most important ones for Graham Potter at Chelsea.
Currently Chelsea sits at the 10th position in the league table after 24 matches played with a whopping 14-points gap from the top 4. Losing their next match against Leeds United who are fighting to keep away from relegation, might mean no way back to the top for Chelsea.
Premier League Points Table
Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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1 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 23 | +29 | 57 | W W L D L | ||
2 | 25 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 64 | 25 | +39 | 55 | W D W W L | ||
3 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 28 | +13 | 49 | W W D W L | ||
4 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 46 | 35 | +11 | 45 | W W L W W | ||
5 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 35 | 15 | +20 | 41 | L D D D W | ||
6 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 36 | 31 | +5 | 39 | D W W D L | ||
7 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 28 | +10 | 36 | D W W L D | ||
8 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 39 | 29 | +10 | 35 | L D W D W | ||
9 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 37 | 30 | +7 | 35 | D D W D W | ||
10 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 25 | -2 | 31 | L L D D D |
In the Champions League round of 16, they lost 1-0 to Dortmund in the 1st leg. Seeing their situation in the Premier League, losing the second leg might see them out of European competitions for both this and next year. Hence, it’s time Graham Potter finds some inspiration and sorts out the problems.