GRAHAM POTTER may just be regretting his move to Chelsea.The under-fire boss, 47, gave up a Brighton side on the rise to move to Stamford Bridge.With.
PSG are also believed to be keen on Zidane, but with the France job out of the equation, the former superstar midfielder could be tempted to West London. But having been out of the game since his PSG axe in 2022 and out of the Premier League since leaving Spurs in 2019, the temptation to return to the English top flight could be too much. [Tottenham, Roma, Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21461224/brighton-battle-de-zerbi-top-clubs-lurk/) are all also believed to be keen, though - so Chelsea may not have the luxury of waiting. [Zidane](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/zinedine-zidane/) won two LaLiga titles and three Champions League crowns as manager of Los Blancos. [Tuchel](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/thomas-tuchel/) was surprisingly given the boot in September of this season, replaced by Potter. [Pochettino](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/mauricio-pochettino/)? [Potter](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/graham-potter/) force their hand with further poor results, Boehly may need to take action - especially with a [huge section of fans turning on him](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21433400/chelsea-booed-off-southampton-demand-graham-potter-sacked/). [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20574123/best-football-betting-sites/) [1-0 defeat](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21432866/chelsea-0-southampton-1-tenth-saints/) at home to bottom-of-the-table Southampton last weekend, [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) sit 10th in the Premier League. He won Chelsea the Champions League in 2021, led them to back-to-back FA Cup finals and the Carabao Cup final in 2022. They're miles off the pace domestically, are out of the FA Cup after a 4-0 mauling at the hands of Manchester City and are on the brink of elimination from the Champions League. [club's worst record in Premier League history](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21445416/graham-potter-chelsea-managers-record-worst-win-percentage/).
Chelsea news: Graham Potter had his say on pre-season, which echoes that of former boss Thomas Tuchel.
Since that discussion, plenty has happened, but new boss Potter has revealed that some of his experienced members of the squad expressed difficulties with the pre-season. Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had. While the training is built with bringing players up to full fitness for the season, Tuchel couldn't guarantee that they would be, underlining the difficulties of the time. "A lot of travelling, another time zone, a totally different feeling of temperature, huge humidity, so very demanding for first training and the players are struggling with the heat. The comments echo that of former head coach [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-chelsea-tottenham-transfer-liverpool-26322123), who was disgruntled with the organisation at the time. The squad then went on their tour of the US, though performances weren't ideal and included a thrashing at the hands of rivals Arsenal.
The Chelsea boss also pointed to the injury list and a busy transfer window when explaining the club's struggles.
But that is the situation.” The good news is that he’s doing well.” That is the position we were in. We have the most unprecedented injury situation in that period in the Premier League. “There was a sub-optimal pre-season – and speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they thought it was the worst pre-season they’ve had for different reasons. “We lost 1-0 and that is where we were at.
Graham Potter has aimed a veiled dig at predecessor Thomas Tuchel by claiming that Chelsea took in their “worst pre-season” in the summer of 2022.
These are some of the facts. Inconvenient facts, but that's the situation.” Potter has fared little better at the Stamford Bridge helm, leading to [uncomfortable questions being asked of his future](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/managers-replace-graham-potter-sacked-chelsea/blt89c2a888975480c6), but the man currently calling the shots in west London has suggested that he is still repairing the damage done by those that went before him. The sky can fall. Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had. We thought we made progress, but the first half against Southampton was below par.
Chelsea boss Graham Potter has criticised the club's pre-season tour of the United States which was overseen by his predecessor Thomas Tuchel - whom he ...
[Have Your Say](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/graham-potter-chelsea-thomas-tuchel-29305166#comments-section)! [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/graham-potter-chelsea-thomas-tuchel-29305166#comments-section) [surprisingly sacked by Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-thomas-tuchel-sacked-chelsea-27927749) in September with Potter replacing him in the hot seat at Stamford Bridge. Don't miss your chance for a free flutter on the game everyone's talking about with your paper. They've been great. "There’s always been support. "I've spoken to them. "I don't want to speak about [why]. I've been under pressure for four months. The Blues have struggled for results in recent months with fans recently [chanting Tuchel's name](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-graham-potter-tuchel-chants-28904104) during their four-goal [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) defeat at [Manchester City.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) in penalty shootouts in both showpieces. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) are now a whopping 11 points off the top four – the same distance in points they are above the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) relegation zone.
Chelsea players experienced 'the worst pre-season' of their careers under Thomas Tuchel last season, Graham Potter has claimed.
Looking forward to the game, the Chelsea boss said they needed 'a strong performance. 'If you lose 1-0 at home to Southampton, who are bottom of the league, you expect fans to voice their criticism. They are a team that don't give much away, defend deep, we'll have to think about that.' 'Organisationally, the tour didn't work as well as they'd like. 'Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had, ' he said. It's a game we're looking forward too.
Graham Potter has revealed that some of his Chelsea players claimed they had 'the worst pre-season' under Thomas Tuchel last summer.
[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [pre-season](https://metro.co.uk/tag/pre-season-football-fixtures/?ico=auto_link_sport_P6_LNK1), speaking to a couple of the experienced guys thought it was the worse pre-season they’ve had for different reasons, that’s not to blame anybody, for different reasons that happened.’ ‘Then the club invests a lot of money in the squad, which does that [raises] to the pressure, does that to the expectation, does that to the noise. [which included a 4-0 defeat to Arsenal as part of their United States tour](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/24/thomas-tuchel-sends-message-to-chelsea-owners-after-arsenal-defeat-17056948/). [Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/tag/champions-league/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) following their 1-0 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their last-16 tie last week. [Graham Potter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/graham-potter/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) has revealed that some of his [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) players claimed they had ‘the worst pre-season’ under [Thomas Tuchel](https://metro.co.uk/tag/thomas-tuchel/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3) last summer.
Head coach Graham Potter says Chelseas pre-season was suboptimal, according to his squad; Chelsea have just one win in their last 10 matches; ...
We have the most unprecedented injury situation in that period in the Premier League," he said. "But the players that we've got are not 28-year-old, 400-game Premier League players. These are some of the facts. "Then the World Cup. Asked for the reasons he replied: "Organisationally, the tour didn't work as well as they'd like. That's not to blame anybody - that happens."
GRAHAM POTTER has claimed senior Chelsea stars have slammed the club's pre-season as the "WORST" they've had, though fans seem to have little sympathy.
"Organisationally, the tour didn't work as well as they'd like. [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20574123/best-football-betting-sites/) [Chelsea travel](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19164293/chelsea-pre-season-tour-transfers-tuchel/) across the [United States](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/united-states/), playing in Las Vegas, Charlotte and Orlando before returning to Europe for a double-header in Italy. [5-3 on penalties to Charlotte FC](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19268839/chelsea-thomas-tuchel-pre-season-raheem-sterling/) and were on the end of 4-0 drubbing by Arsenal three days later. [Sunday's clash against Tottenham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21461322/tottenham-vs-chelsea-stream-tv-channel-kane-enzo-fernandez/), he said: "Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) boss explained how he had spoken to senior stars in the team, with them giving their thoughts about the pre-season tour to America.
Graham Potter has aimed a veiled dig at predecessor Thomas Tuchel by claiming that Chelsea took in their “worst pre-season” in the summer of 2022.
These are some of the facts. Inconvenient facts, but that's the situation.” The sky can fall. Potter has fared little better at the Stamford Bridge helm, leading to [uncomfortable questions being asked of his future](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/managers-replace-graham-potter-sacked-chelsea/blt89c2a888975480c6), but the man currently calling the shots in west London has suggested that he is still repairing the damage done by those that went before him. We thought we made progress, but the first half against Southampton was below par. Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had.
Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, has revealed that some members of the squad claimed they had "the worst pre-season" under Thomas Tuchel last summer.
“There are lots of factors for that. Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, has revealed that some members of the squad claimed they had “the worst pre-season” under Thomas Tuchel last summer. EPL: Chelsea players had their worst pre-season under Tuchel – Potter
Graham Potter has aimed a veiled dig at predecessor Thomas Tuchel by claiming that Chelsea took in their “worst pre-season” in the summer of 2022.
These are some of the facts. Inconvenient facts, but that's the situation.” The sky can fall. [headed to the United States when readying themselves for another Premier League campaign](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-pre-season-2022-23-fixtures-results-tickets/blte8e372bfc297f1bb), but a stumble out of the blocks quickly led to the departure of Champions League-winning coach Tuchel in September. We thought we made progress, but the first half against Southampton was below par. Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had.
Graham Potter has aimed a veiled dig at predecessor Thomas Tuchel by claiming that Chelsea took in their “worst pre-season” in the summer of 2022.
[headed to the United States when readying themselves for another Premier League campaign](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-pre-season-2022-23-fixtures-results-tickets/blte8e372bfc297f1bb), but a stumble out of the blocks quickly led to the departure of Champions League-winning coach Tuchel in September. These are some of the facts. Inconvenient facts, but that's the situation.” The sky can fall. Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had. We thought we made progress, but the first half against Southampton was below par.
"But the players that we've got, they're not 28-year-old, 400-game Premier League players. They're young players that need time to adapt.".
“That’s the truth. “Supporters are entitled to be angry. My actions have got to convince them. “I’m not here to convince them (with words). We had the most unprecedented injury situation in that period.” Because I’m the manager of Chelsea.
Graham Potter defended his poor management of the team and claimed that under Thomas Tuchel, the players had the worst preseason. Ex-Chelsea manager Tuchel ...
[ A View From The Bridge3 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2023/02/chelsea-boss-graham-potter-on-how-the-pressure-of-the-job-has-affected-his-mental-health-latest-news/) [ A View From The Bridge3 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2023/02/chelsea-close-in-on-a-deal-to-sign-ecuadorian-wonderkid-kendry-paez-latest-news/) [ ARTICLES4 hours ago](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2023/02/palmeiras-loan-offer-for-chelsea-andrey-santos-fell-through-due-to-clauses/) [ BLOG3 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2023/02/jorginho-says-mikel-arteta-reminds-him-of-former-chelsea-manager-maurizio-sarri/) [ ARTICLES35 mins ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2023/02/graham-potter-admits-players-had-worst-preseason-before-new-campaign/) [ A View From The Bridge26 mins ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2023/02/graham-potter-expects-chelsea-duo-to-return-to-training-next-week/) Furthermore, he is not a magician who will automatically guide the team to victory. It is, however, an odd time to bring this up. Like he said, it happens. “I wasn’t there, so I can’t say.” Organizationally, the tour didn’t work as well as they’d like. That’s not to blame anybody; that happens.
With pressure on Graham Potter showing no sign of reducing, the Chelsea manager has surprisingly directed some of the blame towards the Blues' pre-season ...
The season is right in front of the door. Tiring and exhausting to be in the US for so long, and having to travel again today under the circumstances is not so easy, pretty demanding. In fact, Tuchel was so unhappy with the pre-season responsibilities, he even said Chelsea were not ready for the start of the season, five days before their opening Premier League clash away to Everton. Either way, Chelsea are in desperate need of a victory in north London. Potter is not the only Chelsea boss to lambast the club's pre-season as Tuchel also expressed his frustration with their summer preparations. "Speaking to a few of the experienced guys, they said it was the worst pre-season they've had," Potter said. We don't have to be ready yet. And in his latest press conference ahead of their vital clash against Antonio Conte's side, Potter pointed to issues within the club's pre-season preparations under their Champions League winning boss. We have another week and then it is time to be on the best level. “We are not ready yet. I wasn't there so I can't say." [Chelsea](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/chelsea-fc) players told [Graham Potter](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/graham-potter) their final pre-season under [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/thomas-tuchel) was the "worst pre-season they've had".