Chelsea: £160k-a-week star 'will thrive under Potter' at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is going to thrive under Graham Potter, believes journalist Simon Phillips.

While the 33-year-old may be disappointed with how swiftly his reunion with former manager Thomas Tuchel ended, Phillips is still expecting him to have a good time at Stamford Bridge.

Aubameyang joined Chelsea at the end of the summer transfer window, linking up with his ex-Borussia Dortmund boss again.

However, since then, Tuchel has been dismissed, a development that may have worried the £160,000-a-week striker.

According to The Telegraph, though, Aubameyang has been reassured by Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali that Tuchel’s sacking will not impact his role in the squad.

The same outlet states that he was a club signing, as well as the German’s, which should ease any fears about not being wanted at Stamford Bridge.

Phillips can see Aubameyang thriving under Potter, who has now replaced Tuchel as Chelsea manager.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “Aubameyang’s going to thrive in that kind of system and players with a lot of energy. He [Potter] likes to press, he likes a quick pass and then quick movement.”

This is a Chelsea team that lacks goalscorers. Last season, Mason Mount found the back of the net on 11 occasions in the Premier League, which was the highest tally in the Blues’ squad.

Kai Havertz and Romelu Lukaku followed closely behind with eight each, so it is clear to see that Chelsea do not have a reliable talisman.

Based on his goal record, though, it looks like Aubameyang could be just that for them, with the former Barcelona and Arsenal star netting 299 times in his senior career.

Considering that, it would be a bit of a surprise if Aubameyang did not get minutes