Chelsea stalwarts have questioned the quality of this season's signings.
The English contingent are allegedly worried about being sold in the summer in order for the West London club to balance its books.
There is also a feeling that new players with hefty price tags will be given priority in regards to game time with the view of implementing a long-term strategy.
It comes after it was reported that negotiations between Chelsea and Mason Mount over a fresh contract have been put on hold until the summer.
Mount will have 12 months left on his deal when Chelsea relaunch contract talks at the end of the season.
A source told The Athletic: "From what I hear or gather, I don't get the impression Potter is saying that much to the players. He doesn't strike me as a personable character that says a lot.
"There are a lot of new faces, people speaking different languages, too. Potter hasn't been there that long himself and so it's going to be hard for him to implement his ideas. It can't be easy."