It was on Wednesday evening that the Graham Potter timeline of the new Chelsea era got underway. And it wasn't quite the breathtaking start many were hoping for as the Blues were held to a frustrating draw against Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League.
Given the whirlwind week that preceded the game at Stamford Bridge, the result should perhaps have come as no surprise. There were less than 48 hours between the decision to sack Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea head coach after 19 months in charge and replace him with Potter, who had impressed at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Then came the cancellation of Chelsea's trip to Fulham following the death of Queen Elizabeth II – and the decision to postpone this weekend's visit of Liverpool followed soon after. Potter did have time to work with his players at Cobham ahead of the clash with Salzburg, something that was evident in the tactical approach taken against the Austrian side.
