Pressure is continuing to mount on Graham Potter, with calls for a change of management
The manager told reporters after defeat to Tottenham: “My job isn’t to worry about that [his future] too much. I understand the question and where it comes from, but I have to try to focus on keeping on helping the team and supporting the players. I really like these players, they’re good lads. They want to do better and want to win. But at the moment we’re suffering and that is my responsibility.”
While uncertainty rules over Potter, the need for short-term improvement is key to turning things around at Stamford Bridge. While fingers are being pointed at the manager, James was keen to highlight his quality after the game, claiming the players also have to improve.
The Cobham academy graduate told beINSports: “Everyone has seen how good of a manager he [Potter] is. That showed at Brighton when he was in and around the top four. His quality isn’t questionable. He’s in a similar position to us players. As much stick he gets, we’re the ones playing. We’re in it together.”
It remains to be seen whether the Blues can turn things around, starting with a clash against Leeds United at the weekend before a key Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund. However, the message of togetherness is one that appears to run from the top down through the club.