Brendan Rodgers warns Graham Potter of 'different pressure' at Chelsea
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter has attracted the attention of the Blues after the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel due to a poor start to the season. The Blues confirmed the appointment of the English coach on Thursday.
was dismissed following a 1-0 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the Blues’ Champions League opener.
Chelseaofficially confirmed the appointment of
Brighton and Hove Albionboss,
Graham Potteras their new manager on Thursday.
Congratulating the former Brighton boss for his new job,
Brendan Rodgers, who previously worked as an assistant coach at Chelsea, warned Potter of the new pressure he going to endeavor as the Blues boss.
The
Leicester Cityboss told a press conference ahead of their Saturday's clash with
Aston Villa:
"It's a different pressure.
"He's done fantastic at Brighton, they've really developed. They're strategically well run behind the scenes.
"It's that next step and it will be a fantastic move for him."
The new Chelsea boss is also shortlisted alongside
Mikel Arteta, Antonio Conte,
Pep Guardiola, and Fulham's Marco Silva for the
Premier League’s August Manager of the Monthaward.
While the star-stuffed Chelsea has gained 10 points in their 6 opening matches, Potter's Brighton has gathered 13 points. Chelsea has acted upon a reported £16million release clause in his contract to bring the 47-year-old to Stamford Bridge.
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