CHELSEA BOSS POTTER FEELING CLUB’S FULL SUPPORT DESPITE NIGHTMARE RUN

Despite their struggles, manager Graham Potter said he continues to sense the support of the players and the club’s ownership despite Chelsea’s sixth Premier League loss of the season, which dropped them to 10th place.

Under Potter, Chelsea has a recent history of subpar performances; its 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday was its fourth setback in six league contests.

The London club was also eliminated from the League Cup by City in November, hurting its chances of taking home a trophy this year. However, the club is still in the Champions League and will play Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16.

Potter emphasized the beginnings of Pep Guardiola’s, Juergen Klopp’s, and Mikel Arteta’s reigns at City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, respectively, and how all three failed to win a trophy in their first seasons in charge.

“I think Pep was there for a year before they won anything, and then obviously Mikel and Juergen took their time,” Potter said ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie at City. “It could be different for me, but I’m not going to put a time limit on it…

“I know I’m capable, and I know what I’m capable of. I have the full backing of the owners, players, and staff here. And as you can see from the outpouring of support, it’s incredible.

“There will always be people that have doubt, but I’m not here to convince anybody. I’m here to get my work done. And if that persuades them, that’s fine.”

Chelsea used a ruthless hiring and firing strategy under former owner Roman Abramovich, with managers rarely overstaying their welcome at Stamford Bridge.

“I know I’m capable, and I know what I’m capable of. I have the full backing of the owners, players, and staff here. And as you can see from the outpouring of support, it’s incredible.

“There will always be people that have doubt, but I’m not here to convince anybody. I’m here to get my work done. And if that persuades them, that’s fine.”

Chelsea used a ruthless hiring and firing strategy under former owner Roman Abramovich, with managers rarely overstaying their welcome at Stamford Bridge.

“It’s not like I jumped at the first chance to leave Brighton. This move felt right because of the owners, because of the support I expected from them, which has proven to be true; they’ve been fantastic.”