Potter truth becomes clear
Chelsea travelled to Brighton off the back of a nine-game unbeaten run and after producing some of their best football under Graham Potter in the midweek victory over Red Bull Salzburg. It felt like momentum was building under the 47-year-old coach, who replaced Thomas Tuchel at the helm at Stamford Bridge last month.
Yet Potter's message has been consistent throughout his tenure: time and patience are required. Supporters got a big reminder as to why at the Amex Stadium. Within five minutes, it was clear Chelsea were not ready to match the home side's intensity. And unusually, mistakes from Thiago Silva gave the Seagulls the platform to dominate the opening period.
