It has not been smooth sailing for Chelsea in 2023, and to come away with a victory against Leeds United, Graham Potter will have to fight the tide of momentum. The Blues' faltering form has been well documented, with only one win recorded since the turn of the year and one goal in the last six games.
If Potter was hoping for any kind of fluency heading into the Premier League, in preparation for a pivotal Champions League last-16 clash against Borussia Dortmund, he would be mistaken. The week started with confirmation that Thiago Silva had suffered knee ligament damage before Friday saw Potter reveal that Mason Mount would miss the clash against Leeds with an abdomen issue, and that Reece James was a doubt due to a tight hamstring.
The Chelsea head coach has been firm in his belief that training has been going well for the Blues, but is realistic enough to acknowledge it is difficult to draw any positives at the moment.
