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      Graham Potter has worst start as Chelsea manager for 30 YEARS after goal-shy Blues slumped to defeat to Man City

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      GRAHAM POTTER has endured the worst Premier League start of any Chelsea boss in the last 30 years.The former Brighton manager – who is preparing his side to take on Man City in the FA Cup today – has had a difficult introduction to life in the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
      Chelsea managers after their first 11 Premier League games
      Potter, 47, inherited a squad in flux from predecessor Thomas Tuchel, who had also endured an underwhelming start to the campaign.
      Chelsea have not been the recipients of a new manager bounce, however, and find themselves slipping away from the top four at an alarming rate.
      The West Londoners are TENTH in the Premier League table – ten points behind the Champions League places.
      Potter was handed a five-year contract by new owner Todd Boehly in September – with the American having identified the Englishman as his man.
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      But he will have a big job in rejuvenating his team and keeping everyone onside.
      He won his first three Premier League games in charge – overseeing triumphs over Crystal Palace, Wolves and Aston Villa.
      Things have been trickier since, with the Blues on a dismal run of just one win in their eight in the league.
      This horror form has seen them lose to Brighton, Newcastle, Arsenal and most recently Manchester City.
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      Glenn Hoddle is one of two bosses to have a worse Prem start than PotterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ian Porterfield was Chelsea’s first Prem bossCredit: Getty
      Only Ian Porterfield and Glenn Hoddle have had worse starts to life as Chelsea boss in the Premier League era.
      Late Scot Porterfield was sacked in 1993, being replaced by Tottenham legend Hoddle – who left to become England manager three years later.
      Both began life in the Premier League with records of three wins, four draws and four defeats through their first 11 games.
      Potter, meanwhile, has managed an only slightly better four wins, three draws and four defeats.
      This means that ALL of Roman Abramovich’s managerial appointments started better than Boehly’s first.
      Guus Hiddink had the best start, winning nine drawing one and losing just one of his first 11 Premier League games.
      While Carlo Ancelotti also won nine of his first 11 on the way to winning the title in the 2009-10 season.
      Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel both achieved better Premier League starts than PotterCredit: The Times
      Roberto Di Matteo went on to replace Andre Villas-BoasCredit: AFP
      Maurizio Sarri, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte all managed eight wins from 11.
      While Avram Grant, Andre Villas-Boas and Frank Lampard earned seven apiece.
      Rafael Benitez and Thomas Tuchel each managed six wins, with the latter grabbing four draws and the former getting three.
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      Ruud Gullit, Roberto Di Matteo, Claudio Ranieri and the late Gianluca Vialli earned five wins apiece in their opening 11 in the Prem.
      David Webb, like Potter, earned four wins, but also four draws – meaning he earned a point more over the time period than Chelsea’s current boss.
      All of Roman Abramovich’s appointments had better starts than PotterCredit: Getty
      Antonio Conte had a significantly better start at Chelsea than Potter didCredit: Getty
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      Chelsea new-boy David Datro Fofana’s old club want transfer CANCELLED and have written to Fifa to stop £10.5m deal

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      THE boyhood club of Chelsea’s latest signing, David Datro Fofana, have attempted to CANCEL his move to Stamford Bridge.The Blues confirmed the arrival of the striker, 20, from Molde last month for £10.5million.
      Chelsea unveiled new signing Fofana earlier this weekCredit: Getty
      It means Graham Potter’s men have now already secured three new signings in the January window – Fofana, Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, 21, and young Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, 18.
      However, according to The Mail, Fofana’s childhood side, Abidjan City, have written to Fifa alleging his first professional move to Molde two years ago was “unlawful”.
      The row is the result of a dispute between Abidjan City and Fofana’s mother over whether she signed a consent form for him to join the Norwegian club in 2016.
      At the time, he was just 15 years of age.
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      Club president Marco Taddei wrote: “We, therefore, invite you to intervene with the Chelsea club so that the player’s transfer is suspended until the dispute between the Molde FK club and ourselves is settled.”
      Chelsea insist the player is fully registered with them.
      Fofana, who has been capped three times by Ivory Coast, went on to contribute 24 goals and 10 assists in 65 games for Molde – a run of form which saw him earn his move to Chelsea.
      His arrival comes amid an injury crisis for the Blues as they languish down in 10th place in the Premier League table.
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      Potter has a host of players sidelined including N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell, Edouard Mendy, Reece James, Armando Broja, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Wesley Fofana.
      Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic also went off with problems in the first half of their 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday evening.

      The depletion has seen Chelsea become incredibly active in the January transfer market.
      They are furiously pursuing Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, although his £106m release clause is proving a stumbling block.
      And they are also hoping to hijack Arsenal’s deal for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhailo Mudryk, 22.
      Chelsea have already spent more than £300m since the end of last season.
      Potter’s men face Man City for a second time in three days on Sunday when they travel to the Etihad for an FA Cup third-round clash. More

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      Chelsea no longer a hire ’em, fire ’em club under Boehly, says Potter, as boss insists he is NOT fearing for his job

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      GRAHAM POTTER says Chelsea are no longer a hire ’em, fire ’em club when it comes to managers.Just two wins in eight games would have had his predecessors looking over their shoulders.
      Chelsea have endured a poor run recently under manager Graham PotterCredit: AFP
      But Potter said: “The owners are billionaires, so are quite smart — smarter than me, for sure.
      “So they understand the challenges we have and the direction we want to go in.
      “I’ve been here four months and five or six weeks have been lost to international football.
      “I would always feel lucky to be at Chelsea as I feel grateful and privileged to be here.”
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      Potter is the Blues’ 12th full-time boss since 2000.
      But he claims things have changed since American Todd Boehly bought the club from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich last year.
      And ahead of today’s daunting FA Cup showdown at Manchester City, Potter said: “There’s a completely different ownership than before — and this is hard for people to get their head around.
      “Chelsea, for 20 years, has been one thing and all of a sudden, it’s different.
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      “The reason for me to take the job was because you’ve got a chance to shape a club in a massive transitional period.
      “I knew there would be extreme challenges.
      “And it’s not like I was jumping at the first opportunity to leave Brighton.
      “I had other opportunities but this one felt right because of the owners, the support they would give and they have. They have been fantastic.
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      “I’m more confident now that we can achieve things than I was when I started because I understand the club, the players and what’s needed.”
      Potter got the job when Boehly axed Thomas Tuchel in September.
      The former Seagulls boss added: “I know the responsibility we have here but also I know that I am capable.
      “We’re not even halfway through the season yet but we have a game in a cup competition that we want to do well in.
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      “I can’t sit here and say I’m a perfect person.
      “But at the same time there are factors that would take into consideration where we’re at.” More

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      Chelsea new-boy Benoit Badiashile reveals THREE Blues heroes he idolised as kid and ‘legend’ he can’t wait to play with

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      BENOIT BADIASHILE has revealed the three Chelsea players that he idolised when he was growing up.The defender joined the Blues on a seven-and-a-half-year contract in a £35million deal from AS Monaco.
      Benoit Badiashile admitted that Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is a ‘legend’Credit: Getty
      The defender will partner Silva in Chelsea’s defenceCredit: Getty
      Badiashile also revealed that he used to watch Blues trio John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba as a childCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Badiashile also revealed how he can not wait to play with current Chelsea defender Thiago Silva.
      He told club media: “There are some huge names in this dressing room.
      “Like Thiago Silva, a legend.
      “He is a player I really look up to, and so I am really happy to have the opportunity to play next to him.”
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      The 21-year-old also spoke about Chelsea players from the past and revealed that he used to watch Champions League-winning trio John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba.
      He added: “I’ve followed the club for a long time now and I admire the history of the club.
      “It is a pleasure to be able to play here.
      “Chelsea is a great club with great players John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba are some of the players I used to watch when I was younger. 
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      “It is a real pleasure to be able to play at a club that has had the likes of these players in the changing room.”
      He also expressed his excitement at the opportunity to work under manager Graham Potter.
      He said: “On the pitch, I am very composed on the ball. I like to take the ball up the pitch, break down the lines of play and keep possession. 
      “The manager is someone that likes to keep possession and likes the team to move the ball up the pitch.
      “I think this is a philosophy that suits me well and I’m very proud to be able to work with him.” More

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      Chelsea ‘open transfer talks with Monchengladbach for France World Cup star Marcus Thuram to solve forward crisis’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly opened talks with Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach over a transfer for striker Marcus Thuram.The French forward is a wanted man after his fine form this season as well as his impressive performances at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with Borussia Moenchengladbach over a move for Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are in the market for more firepower and have already added young striker David Datro Fofana to their roster.
      The club has also signed defender Benoit Badiashile and midfielder Andrey Santos.
      However, the Blues are not yet done in the January transfer window as manager Graham Potter looks to put his stamp on the squad.
      Chelsea have now opened talks to sign Thuram with his club over a move this month, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
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      Thuram’s contract with the Bundesliga side expires at the end of the season, and it is believed a lot of clubs are interested in him.
      The report suggests that the 25-year-old will “take time” to consider all his options.
      Typically players can earn more money by moving as a free agent due to the lack of a transfer fee.
      This means that Chelsea may have to compensate the player and offer a good financial package in order to convince him to make the move now.
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      Chelsea will have rivals for his signature as L’Équipe has also credited Aston Villa and Bayern Munich with an interest in the forward.
      The striker has started this season in fine form, having scored 13 goals and assisted four more in 17 appearances in all competitions. More

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      Chelsea transfer target Leandro Trossard AXED from Brighton squad for FA Cup tie vs Middlesbrough as boss reveals reason

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      LEANDRO TROSSARD was dropped for Brighton’s FA Cup clash with Middlesbrough.The Belgian is the Seagulls’ top scorer this season with seven goals in 16 games.
      Roberto De Zerbi has dropped Leandro TrossardCredit: Reuters
      Despite this, he had already been benched for their mid-week 4-1 demolition of Everton at Goodison Park.
      After leaving Trossard out altogether for his side’s trip to The Riverside, boss Roberto De Zerbi revealed that he “wants more” from the 28-year-old.
      Trossard’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, although Brighton possess the option to extend the deal by a further year.
      His contractual situation has led to plenty of transfer speculation, with Chelsea among those linked with making a swoop.
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      Quizzed by The Athletic if transfer talk is affecting his star man, the Italian said: “I don’t know.
      “I think he’s one of the best players for us and one of the most important players for us.
      “I’d like to always play with Leo in the first eleven, but it doesn’t depend only on me, it depends on Leo.
      “I don’t know, but with me I want players that work for the team on the pitch and Leandro knows very well my opinion, my idea. I’ve spoken a lot of times with him.
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      “I like him as a player, but I want more from him, because he can play better, he can work harder, he can run more on the pitch and I want players who give 100 per cent in every training session and every game.
      “Without these characteristics, then they can’t play with me.”
      Brighton’s World Cup winning hero Alexis Mac Allister was back in the fold for his side’s visit to the North East, having come on for half an hour against Everton in mid-week.
      Like at Goodison, he was initially left on the bench, but was called upon at half-time with his side leading 2-1.
      It took just 13 minutes for him to make his mark, smartly back-heeling a wayward shot into the bottom corner to double his side’s lead.
      And he put his side 4-1 with ten minutes remaining, as the Seagulls routed their second tier opponents.
      Deniz Undav added another with two minutes remaining to round off a convincing 5-1 victory.
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      Chelsea transfer blow as Brighton chief jokes he wouldn’t even sell Moises Caicedo’s BOOTS to ex-boss Potter for £42m

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      CHELSEA have received a major transfer blow in their bid to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.According to Sky Sports, the Blues are among a number of clubs keeping tabs on Caicedo, but face competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool.
      Chelsea have received a transfer blow in their bid to sign Brighton star Moises CaicedoCredit: Rex
      Chelsea boss Graham Potter is warned £42m won’t buy Moises Caicedo’s shoelacesCredit: Getty
      And the Seagulls’ CEO Paul Barber has delivered a further blow to their hopes of landing the midfielder in the January transfer blow with a jest to Chelsea manager Graham Potter.
      Potter coached the Ecuador international during his time as Brighton boss and previously claimed that a reported bid of £42million from the West Londoners wouldn’t be enough.
      In fact, the 47-year-old tactician claimed that amount would probably only buy Caicedo’s BOOTS.
      But Barber has made it even harder for the Stamford Bridge outfit as he now claims that fee would probably not even be enough to purchase his SHOELACES.
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      The Brighton chief has also claimed that there haven’t even been any offers for the 21-year-old.
      According to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, Barber told him: “I’m pleased to say we haven’t had any [offers for Caicedo]. Maybe they haven’t got my email because I haven’t seen any.”
      Barber added: ‘I’m not sure £42m will even include the boots now, maybe just the laces. But joking aside, every player’s value is ultimately determined by the market.
      “Graham’s comments were part in jest but part serious because Moises has been an exceptional player for us. Since he came to the Premier League, he has developed all the time.
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      “He’s a young man with a great attitude, fantastic work ethic, and a very nice human being off the pitch.
      “So all those things contribute to the value of a footballer should it come to that moment to sell.” More

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      Chelsea confirm SECOND transfer of the day as Andrey Santos, 18, completes £18m move hours after David Datro Fofana

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      CHELSEA have announced the signing of young Brazilian Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.The midfielder becomes the second player to arrive at the Blues today after the club also completed the £10.5million transfer of David Datro Fofana.
      Brazilian Andrey Santos has joined ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The midfielder cost the club £18millionCredit: Getty
      Santos has cost Chelsea a fee rising to £18m, and the 18-year-old is looking forward to the opportunity of playing in Europe.
      He told the club media: “It’s a very big opportunity for me. This is a big club playing in big competitions like the Premier League so I am very excited.
      “The players here are so good and I am very happy to be here.”
      The immediate role of the midfielder at Chelsea is not yet known, but with the club’s current injury crisis, he could be called upon by manager Graham Potter.
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      His former club announced that he would be leaving yesterday with a statement on their website: ”
      Vasco Da Gama announced the midfielder’s departure on their website.
      It read: “Vasco da Gama agreed this Friday (01/06) the permanent transfer of the athlete Andrey Santos to European football.
      “Born in the youth ranks of Gigante da Colina, the midfielder will defend the colors of Chelsea, from England, in the coming seasons.
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      “The youngster will end his first spell at the club from São Januário at the age of 18 with 38 appearances and eight goals.”
      Vasco Da Gama added: “In São Januário since 2011, Andrey Santos started his career in futsal and it didn’t take long to become the main reference of the 2004 Generation. by the Hill Giant.
      “In 2021, after debuting in a Carioca Championship match, Andrey Santos became the youngest player to ever play for Vasco da Gama in the 21st Century, leaving behind names like Talles Magno, Paulinho and Philippe Coutinho.
      “The definitive promotion of Andrey Santos to the professional, however, only happened last season, during the dispute of the Brazilian Championship.” More