“He needs time” – Joe Cole urged Chelsea fans to back Graham Potter despite disappointing results
Joe Cole, a former Chelsea player, has urged supporters to support manager Graham Potter following yet another defeat for the team.
The Blues’ new star forward Joao Felix was sent on his debut for a poor challenge on Kenny Tete, which contributed to their 2-1 loss to Fulham on Thursday night.
He needs time, Cole said. Today, we noticed a tinge of annoyance among the followers; they must simply comprehend that there have been several changes.
“I think Chelsea has shown us enough small flames tonight. There is enough evidence to be optimistic about the outcome.
“Over the past 20 years, the club had been so stable in its own special manner. Now that there are new owners, Graham Potter is altering things behind the scenes and changing recruitment, and I believe he has done a great job.
What more can you do but keep doing what you’re doing and believing in the players because he is honest?
Cole also said that the club’s lengthy injury list, which includes players like Raheem Sterling, N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, and Reece James, has not been kind to Potter.
“That top team has a long list of injured players. A club that would easily place in the top six of the Premier League is completely injured for him. Consequently, you must continue. The supporters ought to stand by him and the players.
The characters, the Mason Mounts, the Thiago Silvas, the Jorginhos, and the Kantes, have a great chance to enter the game the following morning.
“They have a challenging game this Saturday against a tough, spirited team in Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. With everyone in there, you almost want a siege attitude. We’ve already seen enough of Chelsea’s sporadic flare-ups, in my opinion. There is enough evidence to be optimistic about the outcome.
“After enduring this trying time, the manager and the team will be stronger. They have to continue.