'Credit to the players' - Graham Potter thrilled with Chelsea start after win over AC Milan in Champions League

Graham Potter says Chelsea players knew their “level had dropped” before his arrival and is pleased with the way they have lifted themselves. Former Brighton boss Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel last month and is unbeaten in three matches. Ad Two of his outings so far have been in the Champions League, with Chelsea impressing in a 3-0 victory over AC Milan on Wednesday.

Football'He could be a Chelsea legend' — 'Sublime' James lauded after Milan win5 HOURS AGO Asked about his first few weeks in charge, Potter told BT Sport: “They [the players] knew the level had dropped a bit and when you do that at this level you can be punished. “This performance was a credit to the players and my job is just to remind them that they can play at the level they did today. “The boys have been really open, responsible, honest, they’ve been fantastic to work with.

They know they can do better, which is great from a coach’s perspective.” Reece James was one of the standout performers against Milan, bagging a goal and an assist while also keeping a clean sheet. ‘Never witnessed anything like it’ — Grealish stunned by ‘unbelievable’ Haaland 'Outstanding' Tomori 'deserves' England place — Ferdinand and Cole Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole said James’ display was “sublime” and Potter was also full of praise for the right-back. “Reece is just a fantastic player and a young player so he’s developing all the time.

He’ll get better and better as we go. «I’ve really enjoyed working with him. He’s got a lot to offer and he can play in any game in the world so my job is to help him reach his potential because his potential is beyond the sky.