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Jake Stokes

Graham Potter warned of big egos at Chelsea who could derail vision if not managed properly

Graham Potter has been warned that he faces a unique challenge at Chelsea that he hasn't faced before. And, failure to acclimatise to the demands of his new job in west London could see the former Brighton and Hove Albion boss dealt a similar fate to Thomas Tuchel.

That's according to former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Emmanuel Petit, who claims that the 47-year-old's appointment at Stamford Bridge is a gamble. Despite having impressed at the Amex Stadium, Potter is said to have not yet worked with the 'standards and egos' of players found at Cobham training ground.

Speaking to Lord Ping, Petit said: "Graham Potter is a gamble for Chelsea. I have big respect for the work Potter has done at Brighton; the team has improved so much but Chelsea is a new world for him.

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