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Tom Coley

Graham Potter has 'almost impossible' Thomas Tuchel task at Chelsea with Borussia Dortmund quest

Graham Potter's Chelsea mannerisms continue to divide opinions within the fanbase. The manager has once again been the centre of post-match discussion as his energy frustrates those looking for inspiration.

With some calling for his head still in spite of the senior perseverance at the club it has once more turned to his actions off the field rather than tactical shape or identity - they are subject to intense and rigorous inspection on a daily basis. After Thomas Soucek's late handball wasn't called up by VAR for a late Chelsea penalty many felt it was time for Potter to stand up and be loud.

After all, it was only six months ago that Thomas Tuchel was fined for his own verbal barrage on Anthony Taylor following his failure to spot Marc Cucurella's hair being pulled against Tottenham Hotspur. The German built up a relationship with the supporters that Potter can only dream of currently. He bought into the us against the world Chelsea that fans have been used to.

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