When Chelsea appointed Graham Potter in September 2022, it indicated a commitment to fulfilling a long-term vision for the future of the club.
Co-owner Todd Boehly had sacked Thomas Tuchel in order to hire Potter, with the indicators being that the new American majority shareholder was dedicated to delivering a long-term plan at Stamford Bridge. However, with over £323 million spent in January on new signings there was inevitably short-term pressure to deliver.
Just three wins in all competitions in 2023 made Potter's position untenable, with Boehly taking the decision along with the rest of the Chelsea board to relieve the former Brighton boss of his duties. The decision will not have been made lightly, but with the expectation of a long-term future under Potter, there will have been some understandable confusion among Blues fans.
