Graham Potter has revealed that coaching Chelsea is the most difficult job in football.
Chelsea just suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Fulham on Friday which kept them in 10th place with 25 points from 18 games.
This is not the start to the season that new owner Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital had hoped for when they took over the club in May.
Last summer saw a major shake-up at Chelsea’s executive level.
“Change is a challenge in any organization. The [ownership] change is happening for events outside of us, so it’s not like there’s some kind of coup going on. This is it,” Potter said as quoted by ESPN.
“We have to deal with the new now and we have to build again because things have changed, things have been lost, people have left. That is part of the challenge that is coming [here],” he continued.
“I understand it’s going to be very difficult. I just think from a leadership perspective, it’s interesting, challenging and stimulating and very difficult.”
“I think it’s probably the most difficult job in football because of that change of leadership and because of the expectations and because people see Chelsea the right way. And obviously I don’t think we’re going to lose 10 first team players [to injury] as well,” Potter continued.
“But that’s where we are. All I can do is come to you guys, speak honestly, give you my perspective and then understand the criticism you’re going to get because you lose, if you do.”
Graham Potter has insisted he has no interest in garnering sympathy despite the growing criticism of Chelsea’s performance.
“Finally, I’m not looking for mercy here,” Potter added.
“I’m so grateful and honored to be here. I see how you get through this difficult time: just be grateful because it’s such a challenge. Like, wow. What else could you do with your life? It’s even worse,” Potter continued .
“It hurts but then life can really hurt. Life can really kick you and then you have to recover from it, you have to deal with it, you have to move forward, you have to take another step and that’s what happened.” make life better when it turns into a good place.
“I feel compelled to take responsibility and be grateful for the opportunities and challenges I have,” he concluded.
