Graham Potter’s tenure as Chelsea manager got off to a rocky start against Austrian Bundesliga leaders Salzburg, as he saw his side play a drab stalemate in front of home crowd.
Potter stated after the game that he was “frustrated” with the outcome. He is well aware that the expectation at Chelsea is to win however he was proud of his team’s effort.
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Meanwhile, Potter failed to win his first competitive match in charge of a side for the first time in his managerial career.
He had previously won his first game as manager of each of Östersunds FK, Swansea City and Brighton.
What Did Potter Say After The Chelsea Draw?
Speaking after the match, Chelsea head coach Graham Potter said: “Frustrated with just the one point. I enjoyed how the players went about their work tonight.
“I thought we got Raheem into some good 1v1 situations. Our response was good to conceding.
“But we needed a second goal and it didn’t come. We’re disappointed with the one point.
“They gave everything. I was very proud of how they acted. It’s not been easy for them either. A change of coach and all that comes with that.
“They’ve acted professionally, honestly and taken responsibility. Effort was 100 per cent there.
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“I thought we got Raheem into some good situations and scored a good goal. We can improve as well. But how the boys approached the game, I’m really happy.
“Whatever you do there is always a plus and minus. We’re at home, we wanted to be on front foot. It’s not the position we want to be in – it’s a tough group – but there’s enough quality in the team and in the squad that we can respond.
“We understand the demands of this football club. I believe in environment and culture. But I understand we have to win as well. We’re at the start of a process as a group of staff and players. I want to make this team competitive and a team supporters are proud of.”
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