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Bobby Vincent

It is not fair on Graham Potter but Todd Boehly must make ruthless Chelsea sack decision now

After the game on Saturday afternoon, Graham Potter insisted he was not the problem at Chelsea. He's right – in a way – he's not the only problem, there are many more, but he is not the right man to lead the club forward.

Potter is a great coach, there's no doubting that, but this Chelsea job has come too early for him. He's not the 'winner' Chelsea need right now. He's not the 'winner' to spearhead Todd Boehly's long-term vision. He's just not that guy and it's difficult to say that.

There are unique circumstances regarding Potter's 25-game spell as Chelsea head coach. Of course it has become more difficult because of the vast amount of players being introduced in recent months. Eight signings were made in January, not even to mention the squad overhaul in the summer from the squad he took over from Thomas Tuchel.

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