Arno Michels, one of Thomas Tuchel's assistants at Chelsea, posted a message for the fans after the Blues' 1-1 draw against Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League.
The Blues suffered a 1-0 defeat in the opening fixture of the Champions League against Dinamo Zagreb. Thomas Tuchel was sacked as the manager of the club after that defeat.
Graham Potter was brought in by Todd Boehly to replace the German manager who won the Champions League trophy a season ago.
Tuchel was a fan favorite and the crowd at Stamford Bridge chanted his name in a mark of appreciation throughout the game.
Michels was left emotional by the gesture response from fans and posted a message on his Instagram story, writing:
"Thanks to all the supporters for this emotional moment."
The London-based club now sit at the bottom of Group E, having collected only one point from their first two games of the Champions League campaign.
They will next take on AC Milan twice, home and away. Positive results are needed in the next few games to keep their chances of qualifying for the round of 16 alive.
Potter addressed the situation in his post-match press conference:
"We can't lie, it's not the position we want to be in, but we have to respond. It's as simple as that. It's going to be a tough group, I think, but there is enough quality in the team and squad that we can respond, and we have to look forward to those two games." (h/t football.london)
Chelsea manager Graham Potter praised his players' effort in his first game in charge
Though the 47-year-old Potter didn't win his first game in charge of Chelsea, the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager showered praise on his players for their efforts during the match:
"They gave everything. We've only got a point, and we're disappointed with that, but I was very proud of how they acted today. It's not been easy for them either with the change of coach and everything that comes with that, but their response has been brilliant. They've acted really, really well: professional, honest, responsible."
Potter further added that his team's quality was really good:
sezbnrsz
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is that true toddy wants to change our Chelsea to London cowboys?
Kozacmost
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I am a Chelsea fan an I don't get it sum fans wanted him sack now sum fans wants him back it's crazy how Chelsea fans operate n my opinion I would never sack him but the players also need to blame these players need to step up there football if potter get the same results what will we do sack him Lollll
KingBillions
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please TT come back please 🙏🙏😢😢😭
lukblstz
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I am highly disappointed to those who critized tuchel after what he has done as a coach, anyway i think some of Chelsea's fan doesn't know anything about football.... a coach that gave you everything... you guys went ahead to critized him Simply because he doesn't want Ronaldo in his team.... chelsea fans would definitely regret this.... I am not Seeing that Chelsea i knew before i am seeing the worst chelsea in this season about and moreover you guy would
And the worst chelsea ure expecting to see will turn to The Best Chelsea Ever Seen.
midestivah
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lol... guess you watch the back of your TV. they played rubbish.
you the one that watched the back of TV, or rather you're blind not to see the good game they played, the problem still remains lack of concentration at late time in the game and the attack not being clinical,many chances were created only few was on target, that's the fault of the attack and not the entire team's fault.
Young2012
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Fool what do you know…. Only to bet and drink alcohol
😂😂😂
olosco50
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
your brain is leaking. dimwit
olosco50
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I loved how Chelsea played the game they just need to be more clinical otherwise it was good football played
lol... guess you watch the back of your TV. they played rubbish.
Nawamory
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I loved how Chelsea played the game they just need to be more clinical otherwise it was good football played
Mehclprst
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only cricket fans who they claim to be football fans won't recognize the improvement in the Chelsea team,. intensity, dedication, team play, determination, hardwork,. everything was on point with the exception of goal scoring ability that still needs to be work on..
Correct
Mehclprst
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I am highly disappointed to those who critized tuchel after what he has done as a coach, anyway i think some of Chelsea's fan doesn't know anything about football.... a coach that gave you everything... you guys went ahead to critized him Simply because he doesn't want Ronaldo in his team.... chelsea fans would definitely regret this.... I am not Seeing that Chelsea i knew before i am seeing the worst chelsea in this season about and moreover you guy would
Keep been disappointed.
keyabeltuz
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
how do u become Chelsea fan ismad1000?
vuwadlnrtu
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chelsea would regret it
vuwadlnrtu
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I am highly disappointed to those who critized tuchel after what he has done as a coach, anyway i think some of Chelsea's fan doesn't know anything about football.... a coach that gave you everything... you guys went ahead to critized him Simply because he doesn't want Ronaldo in his team.... chelsea fans would definitely regret this.... I am not Seeing that Chelsea i knew before i am seeing the worst chelsea in this season about and moreover you guy would
TLink
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
😳😳😳😳your other names are cowbell
Wissy✅
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
This guy knows nothing about football you forgot tuchel won us the champions league since 2012 he won the super cup and also the fifa club World Cup and also went to two finals caraboa cup and fa cup he’s a great coach and will forever be in our hearts 💙💙💎🐐
dekcimpt
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it's Truth
Ciwbdkopsz
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
harbysky you don't need to blame him there's different between a gambler fans and die hard fans
harbysky
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
Go and bring ur daddy to coach the team
harbysky
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
Fool what do you know…. Only to bet and drink alcohol
ismab1000
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we don't like useless coach Tuchel in our team is better to sack Tuchel
foaabmnuz
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only cricket fans who they claim to be football fans won't recognize the improvement in the Chelsea team,. intensity, dedication, team play, determination, hardwork,. everything was on point with the exception of goal scoring ability that still needs to be work on..
HunterKiller
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Potter would do a great job at Chelsea, considering the performance against Salzburg
BarcaChelArg
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Chelsea's main Objective: Hire and fire managers