'I don't see this job as a RISK!' | Graham Potter's first press conference as Chelsea manager

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00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Philosophy at Chelsea compared to Brighton: You have to look at the size and ambition of the club. It’s a completely different challenge. I’m thankful to the owners for putting their trust in me.

01:29 - Potter’s UCL experience: My experiences in the UCL have been as a fan! This is an amazing evening for us, we’re super excited for it.

02:22 - A heck of an introduction: It’s a good time to be in the dugout. Wherever we start it’s a heck of an introduction.

03:21 - How do you want the fans to know you: It feels like nine months, not nine days! I’ve had some intense talks with the owners. My first impressions have been really good.

04:28 - Risks?: If we walk out onto the road outside it’s a risk. I left England at 30-years-old for an opportunity, and 17 years later I’m here. Life’s about going outside your comfort zone. I don’t see this as a risk.

05:46 - How have the players handled your arrival: they’ve been really positive around the training ground and I’m happy with the squad.

06:20 - Frustration of second game in charge being in October: I can’t control that. It’s above us. I only worry about the things I can control.

06:59 - His appointment being overshadowed: it’s one of those things where you’ll look back in 40 years and know where you were. I was the main news and then I wasn’t.

08:25 - Being the head coach and his overall role: Predominantly I’ve always been a head coach. I want to help the club. The club is the most important thing and we want to help them.

09:46 - The connection between the supporters and the team is the most important thing. I love their support and I’m thankful to have it.

11:03 - Injuries: Mendy and Kante are out. Apart from that we’ve got a fully fit squad. Mendy’s is his knee and is currently unavailable.

11:44 - Discussing the decision with the key people in his life: My children are 12 and seven so I didn’t bore them. My wife has been on this journey with me the whole way. It was a quick decision and very intense. This move felt right for me.

13:15 - Would you have taken the job under the previous owners?: I don’t like answering IF’s and it’s unfair to compare the previous regime to the current one. Our job is to create our own history.

13:57 - Expecting to come back to England?: when I left, I was working in the ninth tier and moved to the Swedish fourth tier.

15:25 - Dealing with the mixture of squad Chelsea have: It sounds strange but I approach every club with respect. It’s about understanding the individual.

16:49 - A philosophy change at Chelsea: I just see myself as a coach, not an English coach. I’ve educated myself and taken on steps to progress forward.

18:16 - What would success be this season: All my thoughts are on tomorrow night! There’s no guarantees, resources alone isn’t enough.

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[HaytersTV]

Looking forward to the Potter revolution Chelsea fans?

[arisktensai]

Everybody thought he won't make it because he doesn't have any experience in the champions league and managing big clubs like Chelsea but he has a good head on his shoulders. I like the way he answered the question. Very humble guy. As a Chelsea fan, I really looking forward to seeing him every week. Keep the blue flag flying high.

[onyeukwuchukwuma]

All the managers that had won something worthwhile started like this. Give this man a chance to perform

[maudalmusicalmachines]

I really like him. He strikes me as being a well grounded guy. A guy who doesn't make decisions about players and there it lies, so much as puts them on a path to reach their best selves for the team *and* as people. If the players feel that, then even the ones that aren't starting right off will feel a part of a process and Potter will get the best out of them.

[fernandoferdinand]

Of course he doesn't see it as a risk...it's an opportunity...he'll do Chelsea and the players well...the guy is super calm, sensible and very determined..

[seniormustard]

Good luck Graham Potter at Chelsea.

You deserve this opportunity for all your hard/great work in the past.

[ChelseaFCMario]

GP is very philosophical, I can see him developing our young players and getting the best out of the more established players

[mrharoun]

I can picture tuchel somewhere in his apartment still watching this ❤️🥺 and still wishing us the best of luck ones a blue always a blue 💙

[yassinedje]

English media are loving him... First english manager who could may be compete in the high level .. lets hope he will be up to this chalenge and the expectation

[de_mainvulcan]

I got the shock of my life seeing that Chelsea "parted company" with Tuchel.

Such a tactical mastermind, Potter however will get my support cuz he's never gotten horribly sacked, always improved teams and bigger clubs have always swooped in to have him.

He's had upwards trends all career long, and the teams he's coached have all had upward trends. I hope he proves doubters like me wrong.

I hope he recognises that Chelsea are Football villains. Anytime we lose, Football fans say "Football won this week". He should brace up!

[justintindel]

Supporting you man.

Good luck brotha

[RazielKB]

His enthusiasm is infectious, buzzing for tommorow night now

[HTB]

Loving the way he talks, very positive very smart, excited as a Chelsea fan

[Moinul]

No one's happy with Tuchels's sacking, but that being said, most people are happy with this appointment, and that speaks volumes

[mrharoun]

Any 1 else jst get that throw back feelings of tuchel smiling cleaning his tounge and cheek as the 1st interviewer greets n him bouncing up n down in his seat opening his water, with enthusiasm and passion for the club 🤲💔 rip king tuch, welcome potter

[sarcasmmaniac]

Just from this interview i am really loving him

[mobe]

I am excited to have him at Chelsea. Seems like a really likeable guy.

[hendrasetiawan]

I love the way he managed every questions and a humble manner he show's .. wish him the best!

[CarlitoGio]

Man I’m so gassed, can’t wait to see the guys again after two years, never seen a Chelsea loss Live in person so let’s keep it up, winning and playing good football is the game. I am so happy Potter is in charge. He’s excited, the players are excited, the fans are excited. Let’s do this!!!

[chibengamuseli]

The advantage of having a coach who is in his upward graph is that h will work extra hard to prove a point