Chelsea manager Graham Potter held a training ground crisis summit with his senior players on Tuesday as the underfire boss tries to revive the club's failing season.
The former Brighton manager's position is under intense scrutiny following a woeful run of just one victory in their previous 10 domestic matches.
Potter has the backing of owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital - but fans appear to be turning on their manager, who was only appointed in September.
And Potter hauled senior players Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta, Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho in for talks at the club's Cobham training base ahead of tonight's clash against Fulham in hope of arresting their worrying slide.
'I spoke really at length yesterday with Thiago, Azpi, Jorgi and Kova - we had a really good conversation,' revealed Potter.
'They again showed their qualities as people. They were honest, articulated their concerns well. They articulated their positivity, the articulated their responsibility.
'And I think we are in a place where we can move forward.' Potter also revealed he has spoken to Chelsea's owners this week, saying: 'I've been in regular dialogue with the owners and they've been really supportive, fantastic.
'We speak on a regular basis, two or three times a week, and they've been really supportive.' Meanwhile, Joao Felix competed his loan move to Stamford Bridge yesterday and could be part of the squad that travels to Craven Cottage if he gains clearance in time this morning.
But the club's already lengthy injury list has gained another long-term casualty after Potter confirmed winger Christian Pulisic will miss two months with the knee injury he suffered against Manchester City last week.
The club are still awaiting a full diagnosis on Raheem Sterling's hamstring problem though Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is available for Fulham after recovering from a back injury, while Reece James and Ngolo Kane have stepped-up their rehabilitation programmes.
arikewusola9901
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he doesn't know how to retain a winning team and he created a team that's beating your team a brutal 4 nil down?
Uzorma100
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Don’t abuse someone because everyone is eligible to mistakes just like you did too
Akindele_dejavu
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All the lazy players needs some rest Potters should embrace the new signings
Akindele_dejavu
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He’s using French English 😂😂😂
beuekopuz
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The players are not happy playing under Potter. He is not the world class coach they expected to replace Tuchel. To add insult to injury potter does not know what he is doing at Chelsea. He does not know how to retain a winning team. A team played very well against city in EFL and you changed that team in the next game against City playing youngsters
Rumawa
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Duoabcemo
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Foycmnpstz
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Don't think 4 senior players can do miracles, what if they are the ones not supporting your ideas or are trying to rid you out of the club? Also, are the rest supporting these 4 senior players and you? Leaving out the rest in a crucial meeting is just like telling them they are valued less important or significant to the club. All must be involved to avoid miscommunication. Wrong move by Potter!
The senior players are also part of the dressing room and they know what the younger and less experienced one are say which can be discussed with Potter. And don’t forget this players understand the younger ones than potter so they can pass on his messages easily and bring cohesion
Futcdenpst
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The truth is that Chelsea have been cursed, please Go and seek for refuge from Abrahamovic, by doing that, everything will come good. unless you want to continue suffering
Tohbdloptu
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All of yu with negative thoughts keep crying if yu don't want to stay calm then move on with different teams, bcause we really need time and patience to change everything around Chelsea, we are doing this for the future so it ll be huge task and struggle ways until we are back to our best it takes miles for The Empire to be built
Tohbdloptu
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Don't think 4 senior players can do miracles, what if they are the ones not supporting your ideas or are trying to rid you out of the club? Also, are the rest supporting these 4 senior players and you? Leaving out the rest in a crucial meeting is just like telling them they are valued less important or significant to the club. All must be involved to avoid miscommunication. Wrong move by Potter!
u people always judge things you don't know really or have a clue abut it how sure he only talked to senior players and what did they discuss in their talking so leave a those hatreds ways and stay positive always bcause we all don't know what was really common he saw in senior then other players ,lem say how if they combined to talk about something we can't be told here bfre they met other players letter on so let's leave out things we can't get proof over it I thank you
Vendiknprt
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Don't think 4 senior players can do miracles, what if they are the ones not supporting your ideas or are trying to rid you out of the club? Also, are the rest supporting these 4 senior players and you? Leaving out the rest in a crucial meeting is just like telling them they are valued less important or significant to the club. All must be involved to avoid miscommunication. Wrong move by Potter!
Absolutely wrong to have over valued four players more than others. Meaning divide and rules. Potter lack big teams management. He should have invited everyone including those who are injured who can walk and talk to crisis talk.
nebbiklorz
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he secret word at Chelsea in an crisis is the word TIME! Should change the team name from Chelsea to BIG BEN. Always need time to change. Time for transfer, Time for injuries, time for assessment of failures in a loss. Then come the blame game! Chelsea are renowned for the blame game! Next week Chelsea’s new board game from Milton Bradley! “Blame” who will be suspected for throwing the team under the bus this week! Play along have a family fight bring that team crisis to the family. Sell Dad, no wait there’s a new dad up for a transfer ! Get him in. 3 months and his left for another family! No Chelsea supporter should live without! Blame !
fuhaloptyz
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Chelsea should sell pulisic now
zebaelmy
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Don't think 4 senior players can do miracles, what if they are the ones not supporting your ideas or are trying to rid you out of the club? Also, are the rest supporting these 4 senior players and you? Leaving out the rest in a crucial meeting is just like telling them they are valued less important or significant to the club. All must be involved to avoid miscommunication. Wrong move by Potter!
tohcelnu
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it don't matter who they buy it won't help potter just did not ready for this big team he let John Terry hype him up now he's becoming a flap these English love to hype up their fellow country men whether it is a player or a coach potter go back to to the seagull
sisbeinosu
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u will cry blood u thought ur small Brighton is like Chelsea, and the money involved u didn't think twice u are now feeling the heat hahaha fool
sisbeinosu
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Chelsea poorly form will even kill u and ur family because u are not mature to take such a huge task. a result oriented team like Chelsea, always wants to win big trophies in Europe and world not small cups cups like community shield, carabao etc etc
Siddlmpz
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he need time guys
Noaacdnst
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You are not good, just resign and go, the inclusion of Felix will not make any difference because you not good, you are the worse coach ever,