Graham Potter has geared up for the challenge of facing Manchester City by warning that Chelsea must be ready to suffer before their form improves.
Chelsea have slipped to 10th after one win in seven league games and delivered a worryingly muted performance during their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest last Sunday. That stalemate raised concerns over the team’s development under Potter, who has made an underwhelming start since replacing Thomas Tuchel as head coach in September, and was not an ideal way to prepare for Thursday’s visit from City.
