Graham Potter: This is the type of team I want to build with the Chelsea players
Thomas Tuchel arrived to Chelsea in January 2021 with the mission of creating a team that nobody wants to play against.
Graham Potter, the new Chelsea manager, has stated that he wants to create a group of players who like playing football.
However, Potter is eager to bring the free-flowing game that his teams are known for to Stamford Bridge.
“You can create a team where the players enjoy playing, which can transmit to the supporters. Ultimately the most important connection at a club is between the team and supporters,” Potter said in his first interview as Chelsea manager.
“We like to play in an attacking way, a balanced way, and players have to feel free to make decisions and express themselves.
“It’s about winning, creating a team which competes, is honest and works together, it’s a combination between football and human values.
“You have to understand they are human beings first, the key thing is to understand them, what motivates them and what they are like as people.
“From that come to some common ground and build relationships, communicate on a daily basis, build respect, trust and honesty, my starting point must always be the person first.”