All eyes are on Chelsea's new head coach Graham Potter to see how he assembles his team after being appointed to replace Thomas Tuchel.
The former Brighton manager has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea. Potter is regarded as one of the best English managers in recent years and his time with Brighton showed how tactically sound he is.
Chelsea's new owners will hope that their new coach will turn things around following a relatively slow start to the season.
Chelsea are currently in sixth position after six games and lost their opening UEFA Champions League game away to Dinamo Zagreb.
A couple of big-name players at the club have also under-performed so far this season, which has affected overall team performance.
The role of a few players often changes after the appointment of a new coach. Therefore, it is possible that some Chelsea players will not be a good fit for Potter's philosophy.
This article will take a look at three Chelsea players whose game time could be affected under Potter.
#3 Edouard Mendy
It will be interesting to see how Potter handles the goalkeeping situation at Chelsea as he gets to choose between Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Mendy has been the Blues' first-choice shot stopper since he arrived in 2020. However, his position could be at risk, with the arrival of Potter. The English tactican prefers a ball-playing goalkeeper, which is Kepa's strength.
The Senegalese hasn't looked comfortable with the ball at his feet in recent games. This weakness was exposed recently in a match against Leeds United.
Chelsea have conceded nine goals in six games this season. Improving the defense will definitely be one of Potter's top priorities and he may try something different and decide to start Kepa instead.
#2 Ben Chilwell
The left-back position is another position to look out for at Chelsea. Potter has the option to pick either Ben Chilwell or Marc Cucurella.
Since Cucurella has previously worked under Potter at Brighton, it will be interesting to see how this affects Chilwell's game time.
If Potter decides to play four at the back, then both Chilwell and Cucurella will have to battle for the left-back spot. However, in a 3-4-3 system that Tuchel deployed at Chelsea, there may be room for both to start together. Cucurella can play left centre-back with Chilwell occupying the left wing-back position.
Chilwell will hope to impress his new coach so he gets more playing time this season. The Englishman has started just two games for the Blues so far.
#1 Kai Havertz
It will be interesting to see how German forward Kai Havertz fits into Potter's plans at Chelsea. While the 23 year old's preferred position is central attacking midfielder, he can operate on either wing and can also play as a false nine.
However, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Armando Broja at Potter's disposal, things could get difficult for Havertz at Chelsea.
As reported in the Telegraph, Aubameyang has been assured by Chelsea of being in Potter's plans this season after Tuchel's dismissal.
Whether Havertz will be brought into midfield or used as a supporting striker will depend on Potter and which formation he chooses to stick with.
Huabcilsty
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hedaikmtyz
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Nafiz00
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that is the best line up chelsea can offer
Tipckmouyz
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Bench Kai Jorginho and Ziyetch until they put since in their empty heads
Bench Ziyech who isn't getting any real game time.? Utter nonsense mate
kotceikyz
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very good lineup
Bohacdnsty
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I think we're good to go with this under potter
Duhaemnot
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this line up is better
BeRaw
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If porter is the great coach they claimed he is then chelsea will do so great, Here’s why: 1. We have 2 solid players in every position 2. He also plays the back 5 which will continue to work in case he need to find his feet in the first couple of games 3. All he needs to bring is new energy, good vibes and intensity to this team as we have most quality players, in every position, from top to bottom 💯 4. If you play back 5, you will have scarcity upfront, so the only magic you need to possess is that the 3 attack-oriented players must be very very sharp and miss only few chances: this is what put chelsea into goal drought since half of last season till now There will be great possession, great defense, alottt of opportunities but the first opportunities must be scored to nail opponents and kill the game later…if not, there will be frustration which will lead to eventual conceding and rubbish performances persists Good luck to us, our downfall is in the next life not this one. Go blues
Vudablo
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a LMK ways mendy #1
FREDIC
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Team work is the success for Chelsea not one player kk
Teekaay
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Kai and Ben were already feeling like legends of Chelsea....
Gazal_jr
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wiabcersy
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fighting for thire positions are thire work, working together ❤️ and moving forward thire team ahead is thire purpose so they should work together as one people and one team
Heoabcdrty
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Heoabcdrty
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ArNolD007
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it isn't good if Reece James isn't there
rumcekmps
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we all view things differently, for me I could have sold Ziyetch Jorginho Kai and keep Werner and Udoi
that's why TT gat no brain brr
famaikoryz
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Yazbeikprt
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we all view things differently, for me I could have sold Ziyetch Jorginho Kai and keep Werner and Udoi
Yazbeikprt
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Bench Kai Jorginho and Ziyetch until they put since in their empty heads
Pimciklz
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we don't want any player to get affected
Zedbeisuyz
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So even they're among the key players they'll still be affected, this life no balance at all
Deebklprz
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bring back courtois, hazard, thorgan, lukaku, n matic, sign them as a backup staff @ dressing room.. about their wages, all them was a club legend, so they must learn from Barca legend Dani Alves...$1
iffy1985
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Both Havertz, Chillwell and Mendy are great for Chelsea
Jamescrouse
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judimnost
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Potter is the reason why Cucurella cleverly moved to stampord bridge.😁
Lupabimnp
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Nihdiklpyz
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len up chelsea
papbcemors
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plsss not for chiwell
ULUSOW-jr
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wuoabinopy
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if potter could use this squad
JeffreyEse
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Billy Gilmour left Chelsea to join Brighton and play regular football under Graham Potter last week.One week later, Potter is hired by Chelsea ...
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😂 You can’t predict football 😂
Duoabcemo
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I...wish...u...bad...louck...in...Chelsea..
Kicelnpstu
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Chilwell is the best in his position when he is fit, Cucurella will have to learn a lot from him, no shaking
lilmen20
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beach Kia until he learn how to play ball and strong
wadcimoz
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joginho too
Jazyelavila
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Chelsea line up with back ups can someone explain to me how there struggling to win games with 22 world class players
bacdkprt
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jorgenoh too could be affected
Dutadeilno
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Billy Gilmour left Chelsea to join Brighton and play regular football under Graham Potter last week.One week later, Potter is hired by Chelsea ...
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misery for the kid
Popdikrstz
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That’s what stupid move man it was good Coach mistake we see
Yehudi
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Please give this guy a chance,he's the best English manager at the moment and has shown he is good enough to coach in the Premier League all be it at a small club,will it work out who knows but the guy's already been hired and fans being all doom and gloom ain't gonna help the situation, support the team cause I know for a fact if he will bring the best out of players like Reece James,Cucurella and Mount.....Good luck to you sir
jaytkalwenya2525
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Billy Gilmour left Chelsea to join Brighton and play regular football under Graham Potter last week.One week later, Potter is hired by Chelsea ...