Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has stated that he wants Graham Potter to stay as Chelsea head coach, while warning the club about its transfer activity. It comes amid growing pressure on the manager, having hit a poor run of form as of late across all competitions.
It leaves the Blues languishing in mid-table, knocked out of both domestic competitions and behind after the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund. Expectations were only taken that step further in January after another huge transfer spend, meaning the recent slump has led to mounting calls for a change of management.
"I’m sure there will be people out there that think I’m the problem, absolutely," Potter said after recent defeat to Southampton. "I don’t think they’re right but I’m not arrogant enough to say their opinion isn’t worth articulating.
