Chelsea

Chelsea coach Graham Potter acknowledged the frustration of fans who booed the Blues off after a 1-0 home defeat by the Premier League's bottom club ...

“The truth is we took a step back in terms of our performance in the first half,” Potter said. “That’s how it is and I am sure there will be people out there who think that I’m the problem,” Potter said. Saturday’s defeat left Chelsea in 10th place, far off a top-four finish needed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a potential third spell at Chelsea to replace under-pressure Graham Potter.

Now in charge of Serie A outfit AS Roma, it is understood Mourinho is considering his future with the Italian team. "The experiment with Potter has failed miserably, so that's got to change. But the supporters have called for Potter to be sacked just five months into his reign after overseeing a run of two wins from 14 games in the Premier League. "He's a populist, Boehly, he wants to give them something to get excited about. "If Abramovich were there, he'd be out of a job by now. [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) owner Todd Boehly has been urged to axe [Graham Potter](/latest/graham-potter) and bring back [Jose Mourinho](/latest/jose-mourinho) by Richard Keys for a sensational third spell at Stamford Bridge amid the club's ongoing struggles in the Premier League.

The Blues were defeated 1-0 at Staford Bridge, against a side without a manager, who have won just five games this season.

Chelsea suffered a 1-0 home defeat to the Premier League bottom side Southampton on Saturday meaning they have won just once in 10 games.

The Italian was deemed surplus for requirements with his contract running down in west London but he played a [ pivotal role in Arsenal's dramatic 4-2 win over Aston Villa earlier in the day.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/jorginho-arsenal-ben-white-arteta-26275177) [Graham Potter's](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-thiago-silva-26274446) side were unfortunate not to find themselves level in the second half, with Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz, who both started on the bench, missing a number of clear cut chances. It's crazy that I have to say that Jorginho was very useless for Chelsea but so useful for Arsenal. [The Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) suffered their fifth defeat in nine games on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Silva has been a mainstay in the Blues backline this term and has arguably been one of their best performers. "We saw that today with Jorginho and Arsenal.

Chelsea have just one win from their last 10 games in all competitions following their 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday with Graham Potter a man under ...

[Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.football.london/all-about/kepa-arrizabalaga) in the Chelsea goal. They have trust that the 47-year-old is the right man to oversee their long-term project but things do change in football, as we well know, and they will be completely aware of the supporters' reaction at full-time on Saturday afternoon. [Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc)' home support made their frustration and anger abundantly clear at full-time and booed the team off after the relegation-threatened Saints pulled off a shock 1-0 win. Now, it feels as if every match could be crucial for Potter and his future. Chelsea now have a rare week-long break until they return to action. One win in 10, four goals in the last 10 in all competitions, so nowhere near good enough in forward positions – they are miles away from it." Despite dominating the ball – with 62% possession – Southampton held on for the three points. The Blues ended the match with 17 shots, but only five of them on target. Sterling in particular made an impact, with the returning England international going close on multiple occasions. "It's a worrying time for Potter. "I'm sure there will be people out there that think I'm the problem, absolutely. The Blues responded at half-time with [Wesley Fofana](https://www.football.london/all-about/wesley-fofana) and [Raheem Sterling](https://www.football.london/all-about/raheem-sterling) both being introduced.

Southampton beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League's bottom side secured a massive win in their fight against relegation.

The Hammers have a bit of momentum amid a three-game unbeaten run (victory over Everton, followed by back-to-back draws with Newcastle and Chelsea), though they are winless in their last four trips to north London (0W-1D-3L). Cherries refuse to spoil (Wolves 0-1 AFC Bournemouth): This was not a great flowing display from Bournemouth but they’ve shown this season that they possess grit, can grind out wins, and have individuals to pop up at key moments to secure victories. Nick Pope loses plot but Liverpool still needs help from Alisson (Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool): This may sounds like a silly takeaway from a 2-0 away win for a Liverpool team craving positive praise, but the Reds shouldn’t feel back to their best after looking anything but comfortable up a man and two goals for more than an hour. Man City grounded at the City Ground (Nottingham Forest 1-1 Man City): A let down looked possible if not likely for Man City following their huge midweek defeat of Arsenal, but Bernardo Silva’s goal seemed to send forth better vibes that the side’s return to the top of the table would be accompanied by title-winning performances. Gunners snap out of skid (late), aren’t going away (Villa 2-4 Arsenal): Arsenal looked like they would cough up points in this game but they never stopped believing and found a way to win it. Fantastic Five hold keys to Man Utd’s glory chase (Man Utd 3-0 Leicester): They are still going for four trophies this season and Manchester United’s unlikely bid to win all four is fueled by the excellent form of David De Gea in goal, Lisandro Martinez in defense, Casemiro in midfield, and Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes combining in attack. The Dyche difference (Everton 1-0 Leeds): Leeds came to Goodison Park ready to fight, literally and figuratively, but that wasn’t a problem for the previously moribund Toffees. If the Chelsea owners are truly going to stick with Potter for the long run, they are now very close to the stage where they will have to write this season off. Okay, he wasn’t singing but when asked about Chelsea’s fans calling for him to be fired following their defeat to Southampton (they have now won just two of their last 14 Premier League games) here was his response: “I am sure there will be people out there who think that I’m the problem. They didn’t take their chances in the first half at West Ham last weekend and were made to pay for that in the 1-1 draw, while Potter not starting a proper No. All of the focus at Chelsea is on scoring more goals and they have been so close to doing that in recent games. Late in the second half Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta suffered a nasty whack to the head and was stretchered off the pitch.

CHELSEA and Tottenham are weighing up a summer move for Brighton wonderkid Evan Ferguson.Spurs regard Ferguson as a player who could develop into a po.

[centre of transfer rumours](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7313389/arsenal-lead-transfer-brighton-kaoru-mitoma/) after a brilliant run of form. [Brighton](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/39129/brighton-hove-albion/) who is attracting interest from elsewhere. [Harry Kane](https://www.the-sun.com/who/harry-kane/).

Paul Merson didn't hold back in his assessment of Chelsea after they fell to another disappointing defeat to Southampton at the weekend.

Azpilicueta was injured when he was kicked by the 20-year-old forward, who was attempting an overhead kick in the Chelsea penalty area. But he connected with ...

It was a horrible incident.” “I think he was unconscious when it happened so we have to take all the precautions we need to take now and make sure he’s okay, but it was worrying. Azpilicueta was injured when he was kicked by the 20-year-old forward, who was attempting an overhead kick in the Chelsea penalty area.

Cesar Azpilicueta has spoken for the first time since being stretchered off in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday after being down for a ...

"It was a bad moment for us," Potter explained. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" The Spanish defender did manage to clap the supporters, who were chanting his name, when he was being taken off on a stretcher. You can see how bad it was." My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident… Thank you all for your love and messages of support!

Graham Potter revealed why he omitted Reece James from Chelsea's matchday squad against Southampton on Saturday in the Premier League.

"Certainly with Reece, he’d had two 90 minutes, which is more than we expected at the start of the week. Potter suggested that he wanted to give the full-back some rest after he featured in back-to-back matches against West Ham and Borussia Dortmund within the space of just four days. WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking to reporters after the game, Potter said: "With the others, there were no injuries, it was more just the turnaround of the games and the demand of the games, considering a few of them have had injuries previously.

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has provided a positive update after his nasty head injury against Southampton. Azpilicueta was taken to hospital amid ...

The Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta was taken off on a stretcher in their Southampton defeat but wrote: 'Time to recover and I will see you soon on the ...

Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!” Azpilicueta was taken to hospital and yesterday sent out a positive update. [Chelsea](https://www.theguardian.com/football/chelsea) medical team, to team-mates and opponents, to St Mary’s and Cleveland Hospital and all staff and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Cesar Azpilicueta is on the road to recovery after sustaining a head injury in Chelsea's defeat to Southampton on Saturday.

These are tough times at Stamford Bridge but one man is not trotting out the party line and wants the players to look at themselves.

Cesar Azpilicueta has provided the following update to Chelsea fans after he was taken to hospital following a nasty head injury in Saturday's match at ...

Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Southampton on Saturday; Gary Neville: Potter is under massive pressure. You can see it in his face... the Chelsea owners have ...

"It's only when Havertz comes on a starts playing with Felix and Sterling there are passages of play. When we've lost 1-0 at home to Southampton, it isn't good enough because of the results we've had recently." "We took a step back in terms of our performance in the first half. They were all cuddling the manager at the end. "One is a team. They were closing Chelsea down, the better team in the game, lot more energy, knew what they were doing, scored a very good goal. you get the idea he'd like to build a pattern of play with a group of players on a consistent basis and he's got 33 of them staring at him down the barrel saying 'play me'. They needed to unload players off Graham Potter to take the pressure of handling all those players that are expecting to play every single week. but they have to hold their nerve if they want to see it through. "After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable," said Potter. "And these aren't junior players, they're senior internationals and I can't imagine what it must be like to have 33 players. "I think they'll want to do the right thing, the Chelsea owners.

Thousands of Chelsea fans took to Twitter over the weekend calling for manager Graham Potter to be fired. "Sack Potter" and "Club Statement" both trended.

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta thanks "everyone who has been looking after me" after the nasty head injury he suffered during Saturday's home defeat by ...

You can see how bad it was." Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" It was accidental but still it was a kick in the face.

Chelsea need to keep faith in Graham Potter despite the "massive pressure" on their head coach, acco...

The chances they missed in the second half and the boos at the end of the game, felt a little ominous. "He's a fantastic coach," Neville said. "I won't change my mind on that. but they have to hold their nerve if they want to see it through. "You get the idea he'd like to build a pattern of play with a group of players on a consistent basis and he's got 33 of them staring at him down the barrel saying 'play me'. He said on his Gary Neville Podcast: "Potter is under massive pressure.

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Chelsea did as they so often do now, too: they fired a blank, failed to win, but the message from above remained consistent.

If you look at Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, they are young players who have not played that many games, they are learning to play in the Premier League. This is a long-term project and Potter has pleaded for time. Now Potter faces his own battle to cling on. They are 10th — as close to 17th as to the Champions League places. Particularly when Fofana was hooked at half-time as Chelsea struggled to break down the division’s bottom side. After less than a week in charge, he has given Southampton renewed direction and hope of staying up. ‘All these things are true but unfortunately when you lose they are not what people want to hear,’ Potter said. ‘When results aren’t going well, this is the world we are in,’ Potter said. One fan insisted Potter was the worst manager this club had seen. In one corner of the Shed End, where Southampton’s supporters — now daring to believe — serenaded interim boss Ruben Selles. The club back manager Graham Potter and his long-time project. And everywhere else, where bubbling frustration spilt over to create a powerful mix of fury and mutiny.

Club sticking with under-fire manager for now despite Southampton defeat.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter is facing tough questions over his immediate future at Stamford Bridge. Having spent over £300m in the January transfer window, ...

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. Our goal is to bring a team together; all of that needs to be a well-oiled machine." ''There are a lot of walls to break down at Chelsea. "[Thomas] Tuchel is obviously extremely talented and someone who had great success at Chelsea. The 47-year-old has often been criticized for his seemingly negative post-match press conferences too in recent weeks.

Joao Felix arrived on a short-term loan from Atletico Madrid, while Chelsea beat Arsenal to Mykhaylo Mudryk and splashed a Premier League record £106.8million ( ...

The Blues spent over £300million in January on a host of expensive new players, but Graham Potter's side have won just one of their last 10 Premier League ...

But at the same time, I also know people want something different.” It is not acceptable to lose 1-0 at home here. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc), and they can't keep taking the punters for a ride like this. “We have invested in some young players - that is what they are. “I have always been that way. How can that happen after throwing £300 million at a single transfer window?

Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and gossip with updates on Graham Potter's future, Mauricio Pochettino and Wesley Fofana.

"Always I work like I want to be here for the rest of my life. I am never going to be manager of Barcelona or Arsenal because I am so identified with Tottenham and Espanyol. The 22-year-old was a second half substitute, coming on for Kalidou Koulibaly. Speaking as Spurs manager in 2018 the Argentine said: "I am so clear. Read the full story, READ MORE:

Chelsea are reportedly plotting a monumental summer swoop for Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo, who is currently plying his trade out on loan with Bayern ...

Playing them for the entire game with just 10 men is just dowright a laborious task. It won’t be easy for the Bavarians to keep the Frenchman, however, as the Bayern defender’s star agent has repeatedly managed to get top performers to move to Spain in recent years. The early red card awarded to Upamecano quickly quelled any hopes of a win in Borussia Park after ages... Accordingly, the Brazilian does not plan to extend his contract and is looking for a new club. Paris Saint-Germain in the [Champions League](https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league) certainly lived up to its lofty billing, but the Bavarians cannot sit back and rest on their laurels. Bayern’s early dominance ended as they went down a man, and they had to hold on for dear life as wave after wave of Gladbach counterattacks ensued. The reason: The 79-year-old would like to transfer Pavard to FC Barcelona. Pavard’s situation is one to monitor. This is what we have on tap for this episode: But according to “Bild”, consultant Pini Zahavi has something against it. Recently, some rumors have indicated that Bayern Munich is, indeed, interested in keeping Pavard. I’m not as gung ho on Cancelo just yet.

Chelsea injury news: Further positive updates regarding defender Cesar Azpilicueta, as N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic near a return to first-team ...

The Senegalese shot-stopper has not been involved for two weeks and is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks. The Albania international had no history of knee injuries and his injury is a major blow with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of favour at present. It doesn’t look positive at the moment but it’s too early to say. However, there will be no rush to return him to action too soon. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!'' Fingers crossed but it is an awkward one.'' "He is disappointed but he is optimistic about coming back quicker than two months. Taking to social media, the Spaniard posted an update on Sunday afternoon accompanied by a cheesy grin. Thank you all for your love and messages of support! My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident… Broja is expected to be out for at least the remainder of the season after learning that he needs surgery to fix a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, football.london understands. Christian Pulisic, N'Golo Kane and Edouard Mendy are all expected to be out for Sunday's clash with Spurs, with Azpilicueta and Armando Broja out of action for the foreseeable.

While the Blues will stand by Graham Potter despite calls for the 47-year-to go due to the Blues having lost five of their 10 games this year.

The Croatia defender, who also told the paper “my goal in my career is to play in the Premier League”, will get his chance to take on some of the league’s best when the 21-year-old’s side face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. The RB Leipzig centre-back has told the Times he “wants to play in the Premier League”, could have signed for Chelsea last summer and also came closing to joining Leeds in 2020. Tuchel took over at the Parc des Princes ahead of the 2018-19 campaign and led the Parisians to two league titles and the Champions League final before being sacked.

Another weekend of European football is in the books and, as usual, there have been plot twists and upsets galore. Here's ESPN's Weekend Review.

And while we're talking about Betis, [Sergio Canales](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125383/Sergio-Canales)' incredible pass to set up [Juanmi](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/143643/Juanmi)'s opener against [Real Valladolid](/football/team?id=95) on Saturday may well have been the best pass of the weekend across Europe's top five leagues. [Mathys Tel](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/325042/Mathys-Tel)'s injury time finish with the game long since lost, but Bayern and manager Julian Nagelsmann have some vibe adjustments to make. [Ferran Torres](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265869/Ferran-Torres) dazzled against Cadiz and [Robert Lewandowski](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski) scored his first goal in three games. [Kylian Mbappe](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231388/Kylian-Mbappé), [Neymar](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/132948/Neymar) and [Lionel Messi](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) started, with the Brazilian serving as a No. With a free kick to the right of Koln's goal, Sosa swung his left foot around the ball and slotted it succinctly in the top corner, leaving keeper [Marvin Schwabe](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/205751/Marvin-Schwäbe) with no chance. [1-0](/football/report/_/gameId/643984) win over [Athletic Club](/football/team?id=93). [Borna Sosa](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/228319/Borna-Sosa)'s sweetly struck set piece, Stuttgart's second, was the pick of the litter. They beat [Cadiz](/football/club/_/id/3842/cadiz) [2-0](/football/report/_/gameId/643983) on Sunday to restore their eight-point lead over [Real Madrid](/football/team?id=86) at the top of [LaLiga](/football/league/_/name/esp.1). All of which served to make Saturday's [3-0](/football/matchstats/_/gameId/638621) win over [Koln](/football/club/_/id/122/fc-cologne) so damn satisfying, lifting them a little clear of the relegation mire and restoring good vibes to a team in dire need. Newcastle midfielder [Bruno Guimaraes](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/218522/bruno-guimaraes), meanwhile, served a three-match Premier League ban because of a red card received in the Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against [Southampton](/football/team?id=376). [Harry Maguire](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) missed the first leg of his team's Carabao Cup semifinal against [Nottingham Forest](/football/team?id=393) last month because of two bookings received in the earlier rounds of the competition. only)](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/e4a1019a-8fee-4f12-93f3-5c5291fca600)

Chelsea news: The Blues have reached a decisive point on their path as Todd Boehly's patience is tested with calls for Graham Potter to be sacked following ...

[He was the next cab off the rank when at Brighton but hasn't got the structure that he built on the south coast, at Cobham.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-fixtures-liverpool-26275562) Chelsea have specialised in not having a structure and now Potter's position is unstable. This is the complexity of the situation. Convincing people this is the best course of action, let alone if it's possible at all is a whole task of its own. It went beyond underlying numbers, which have been on the up](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-sacked-chelsea-manager-26275631). The latest shred of evidence for those that are convinced Boehly/Clearlake have no idea. [Chelsea have made great leaps off the field but that is usually reflected in success on it](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/paul-merson-chelsea-graham-potter-26276041). It not happening since could be put forward as even more proof that it's not sustainable or that most are too scared of the risk to try. The continued narrative is that football is it's own thing and what they have done in America is entirely separate. This is in part what has turned the heads of many](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-future-sacked-26275707). It's the longest spell for a coach since the 1970s at the franchise. Here is an ownership group that has been watching English football far removed from the preconceptions of the sport in contrast. The new ways of Boehly are unproven in England making it hard to truly get behind.

Consecutive defeats to Borussia Dortmund and Southampton in the have condemned Chelsea to just two wins in their last 15 games.

Chelsea fans are right to demand better, and Potter has much to do in order to bring the fans back on side. An understandable result of constant injuries to key players and an unfortunate by-product of adding 6 first-team players into the team across the Janaury transfer window, Potter has never had the luxury of having consistent options upon which he could rely on. One of the biggest problems Potter has had to overcome, as he himself frequently talks about, is the lack of consistency in terms of the squad from which he could select a starting eleven from.

PAT NEVIN: We like binary situations in the media, don't we? Graham Potter, should he go or should he stay? That's not the way I think about it.

We don’t know what the new owners are thinking. The ownership are under pressure. The fans are getting fed up. And if they’re not giving much away, they don’t need to change a huge amount. And Chelsea are not a dull defensive team. We like binary situations in the media, don’t we?

Graham Potter believes there are numerous mitigating factors as to why Chelsea sit 10th in the Premier League but our head coach will not lose faith or ...

Saturday was the same but it is something we have to keep working on.’ I get it, when you’re losing there is always something that you can do or change. There is a transition and factors [to our results], but at the same time it is a motion, and the team is losing so you can understand.