Chelsea manager Graham Potter denies 'conspiracy' as manager slow to appear after Southampton defeat

Graham Potter said there was «no conspiracy» in the one-hour delay for his press conference after Chelsea’s loss to Southampton at home in the Premier League. James Ward-Prowse scored a trademark free-kick strike from distance to continue Chelsea’s woeful form since the start of the season, something that has not been improved since Thomas Tuchel’s exit as he was replaced by the former Brighton man. Ad Chelsea spent big, once again, in Todd Boehly's first transfer window with his new manager, but so far the new signings are yet to make a meaningful difference, and the side are 10 points off the Champions League spots.

FootballAzpilicueta slams ‘crazy’ football calendar amid player welfare concerns24/10/2022 AT 18:27 Speaking after the game, he addressed the long delay between the end of the match and his appearance in front of the press, with some speculation he had already lost his job. “No conspiracy,” he answered. “I can't give you that.

There is a lot of media and my colleague did the media before me. I always speak to you guys. When you lose 1-0 to Southampton, it isn't good enough with the results we've had.

First half is as much my responsibility as anybody.” Potter accepted the criticism coming his way for the poor results, including Saturday’s loss, and thinks the influx of new players, plus Champions League obligations, played their part in the team’s struggles. Arsenal snatch late win at Villa to reinvigorate title bid Late Wood leveller deals blow to City title hopes Premier League — Everton sink Leeds, Fulham snatch late winner at Brighton He said: “After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable. We've had a tough period and are integrating young players into the Premier League.