Graham Potter has offered few excuses for Chelsea's faltering form either side of the World Cup. For many, he had not shown enough frustration and too easily accepted that his side were second best, though the former Brighton boss suggests his demeanour is a matter of respect in press conferences.
Regardless, Chelsea's run of two wins and six defeats in nine games is not flattering to anyone. The Blues sit in 10th and have taken just three points off teams above them in the Premier League, with matches against Liverpool and Fulham to come pretty swiftly.
There is little to suggest at the moment that Potter is under pressure from those above him, though undoubtedly they would prefer not to hear the adoration of the former regime too frequently from a vocal support given the funds that have been invested since the summer.
