Graham Potter has been speaking to the media following Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Everton at Stamford Bridge with Wesley Fofana being spotted with an ice pack on his right thigh after coming off late on
Graham Potter has revealed Wesley Fofana was taken off late on in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Everton due to "fatigue".
Potter did, though, confirm the France international was feeling his hamstring. Fofana was spotted in the dugout at Stamford Bridge with an ice pack on his right thigh, leaving some Blues supporters to fear the worst.
"Wes Fofana had to come off with fatigue, as he has had a long time out," Potter explained. "He was feeling his hamstring. Wes was fantastic and defended well."
Fofana missed just under four months earlier this season with a knee injury and only returned to the squad midway through February. The Frenchman has been really impressive since coming back into the side and Chelsea will be hoping it's nothing too serious. Fofana, likewise, who was called up to the France senior squad for the first time earlier in the week for their matches against the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland.
Chelsea were held at home to Everton on Saturday evening despite having the lead twice in the game. Joao Felix handed the Blues the lead early into the second-half, but Abdoulaye Doucoure levelled the match, moments before Kai Havertz converted from the penalty spot to restore the hosts' advantage.
Ellis Simms, though, scored a late equaliser for the visiting Toffees to earn them a point and end Chelsea's three-match winning run. It's now a two-week international break with Chelsea next in action against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, April 1.
This is a developing news story that will be updated with relevant information as we get it. More to follow...
Andy_Mac
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It's ok, bro. Let hope Chelsea bounce back to their winning ways 👍.
Yeah at least let them turn up for the UCL.
Richyrichcfc93765
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Okay now that's a fair criticism of Potter, and I agree. That's a suicidal decision to leave out Badiashile. As for the whole Mount situation, I think he has already fallen out of favour. That's why all of a sudden, the guy can't seem to return quickly from an injury like he used to before. When Mount was the manager's favourite, he would always find a way to be fit and available for games. Now I feel like the injury is just an excuse to not train and play.
It's ok, bro. Let hope Chelsea bounce back to their winning ways 👍.
Andy_Mac
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I'm not among the coaching staff at Stamford bridge, neither I am among the medical team of the said place that would know the main reason why he (GP) dropped Mount. What I read was that Mount had a lower abdomenal pain, that he'll be assessed to know if he's going to be on the pitch to face Everton. Mudryk over Badiashile shows you that GP is not a tactical coach, he can't read games... he's not good enough for Chelsea. He thought he have good defenders in Koulibaly and Cucurella, so he decided to go for attack instead of defense... meanwhile CFC registered enough attackers for the Champions league.
Okay now that's a fair criticism of Potter, and I agree. That's a suicidal decision to leave out Badiashile. As for the whole Mount situation, I think he has already fallen out of favour. That's why all of a sudden, the guy can't seem to return quickly from an injury like he used to before. When Mount was the manager's favourite, he would always find a way to be fit and available for games. Now I feel like the injury is just an excuse to not train and play.
Richyrichcfc93765
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Fans like you won't mention that Potter dropped Mount for Félix because that doesn't fit your narrative. If you really want to talk about injustices within the team, let's talk about Mudryk being preferred in the UCL squad over Badiashile. That's a much bigger issue than Gallagher being subbed in for games.
I'm not among the coaching staff at Stamford bridge, neither I am among the medical team of the said place to know the main reason he (GP) dropped Mount. What I read was that Mount had a lower abdomenal pain, that he'll be assessed to know if he's going to be on the pitch to face Everton. Mudryk over Badiashile shows you that GP is not a tactical coach, he can't read games... he's not good enough for Chelsea. He thought he has good defenders in Koulibaly and Cucurella, so he decided to go for the attack instead of defense. Meanwhile CFC registered enough attackers for the Champions league.
Richyrichcfc93765
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Fans like you won't mention that Potter dropped Mount for Félix because that doesn't fit your narrative. If you really want to talk about injustices within the team, let's talk about Mudryk being preferred in the UCL squad over Badiashile. That's a much bigger issue than Gallagher being subbed in for games.
I hope you've seen my opinion 👇
Richyrichcfc93765
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Pls check all his substitution you will find out that he makes sure he field all the available England players while we have better players out there
I'm not among the coaching staff at Stamford bridge, neither I am among the medical team of the said place that would know the main reason why he (GP) dropped Mount. What I read was that Mount had a lower abdomenal pain, that he'll be assessed to know if he's going to be on the pitch to face Everton. Mudryk over Badiashile shows you that GP is not a tactical coach, he can't read games... he's not good enough for Chelsea. He thought he have good defenders in Koulibaly and Cucurella, so he decided to go for attack instead of defense... meanwhile CFC registered enough attackers for the Champions league.
Andy_Mac
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Of course I noticed, but I don't remembered seeing him warming up... talk less of being on the pitch. And if you did notice, most of the players he brought on as sub were English.
Fans like you won't mention that Potter dropped Mount for Félix because that doesn't fit your narrative. If you really want to talk about injustices within the team, let's talk about Mudryk being preferred in the UCL squad over Badiashile. That's a much bigger issue than Gallagher being subbed in for games.
Andy_Mac
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Of course I noticed, but I don't remembered seeing him warming up... talk less of being on the pitch. And if you did notice, most of the players he brought on as sub were English.
He's English too so that guy's statement is incorrect.
Richyrichcfc93765
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The visitor who made the comment above said "you will find out that he makes sure he field all the available England players". Madueke was available on the bench in case you didn't notice.
Of course I noticed, but I don't remembered seeing him warming up... talk less of being on the pitch. And if you did notice, most of the players he brought on as sub were English.
Kenn2210
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Pls check all his substitution you will find out that he makes sure he field all the available England players while we have better players out there
This one day mad o
Femzysam
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If you want Graham Potter to be sacked, stop going to Chelsea FC stadium,so that Toddy Bohly see the impact and importance of soccer fans because it seems he don't respect the views of us soccer fans for Chelsea. Just stop going there, and let Toddy Bohly and Graham Potter and there families watch alone period.
a good idea me personally thinks English people are bias if potter is a foreign coach he would have been sacked because of English fans pressure and pundits but they keep backing him up because he's their country man
Nueenuyz
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Potter need to be sack
Andy_Mac
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For your information Noni did not play yesterday.
The visitor who made the comment above said "you will find out that he makes sure he field all the available England players". Madueke was available on the bench in case you didn't notice.
Richyrichcfc93765
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So is Madueke a German?
For your information Noni did not play yesterday.
tuubisz
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sack Potter right Away
Andy_Mac
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Pls check all his substitution you will find out that he makes sure he field all the available England players while we have better players out there
So is Madueke a German?
Womabdlr
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Chelsea waiting for equal tally 10 W 8 D 9 L next match L or D...fucccck manager
Pauaimos
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please my brother's let's stop wasting our energy the stupid will not sack he's colleague there know nothing about football that's why he doesn't care about the happiness of the supporters boycott from going to the field I bet you potter will be sack
Pieabkpruy
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This kind coach not suppose to be in Chelsea too dull for the one of the biggest and richest club on earth.Please club owner kindly chase him out of the club☹️☹️
biecmorz
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If you want Graham Potter to be sacked, stop going to Chelsea FC stadium,so that Toddy Bohly see the impact and importance of soccer fans because it seems he don't respect the views of us soccer fans for Chelsea. Just stop going there, and let Toddy Bohly and Graham Potter and there families watch alone period.
bepnprstuy
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Please please potter hi is not deserve as a Chelsea coach, please be sack hem
Hapinruz
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Potter out
muydopry
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he love english players in the team than other players
Famabikmu
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this potter can't make a proper sub he must go
Dobabcelrs
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chealse board now is irons condemned pickers
Dobabcelrs
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chelsea will be better keep him and support the coach,he is nice coach
vunablmoyz
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I will be so pained if Chelsea sack Graham Potter without arresting him.
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
nuyadilouy
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Todd Boehly must be smart because Graham Porter is using Chelsea for gambling.
Neubdlmopz
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Pls check all his substitution you will find out that he makes sure he field all the available England players while we have better players out there
Kiingshow
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Chelsea will discover oil the way they are going down
Quitadò069
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Is this brainless couch not even even ashamed of himself....? With all those attacking players, you're tryna defend a 1_goal_lead for real? Potter should understand that this is Chelsea, not Brighton !!
rocadmpuy
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I don’t think Potter will be sacked this season. Todd Beohly will keep him till next season. So my beloved Chelsea supporters let’s keep our fingers crossed until then
EmileeSevunKolor
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Everton be like 😮💨😂🤣😂🤣
leaabeltyz
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with this man Chelsea is going nowhere pls sack this potter
Casabcdior
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you are very very very stupid Potta may God punish you...
Joaablmruz
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SACK POTTER, This is a mad gesture
Joaablmruz
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SACK POTTER
Joaablmruz
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SACK POTTER, YOU CHELSEA BOARD ARE MAD
Yewklnsu
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stupid excuses all the time this man should be sacked before it gets late
usdete
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I never knew that potter is big fool than Robert Mugabe
Hansonid007
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I will be so pained if Chelsea sack Graham Potter without arresting him.
Wincelnouy
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He doesn't know how to effect a change at all
sauadeikt
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he just gambled on his stupid nonsense substitutions and he just looking for useless excuse
Hihacdnpuz
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Why this man they lie