“They are animals who look at your weakness” – Arsene Wenger sends strong warning to Graham Potter on these Chelsea players
Graham Potter has received guidance from former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger over his new position as Chelsea’s manager. The Blues manager must establish himself at his new team within the first three months, according to the Frenchman.
On October 1, Potter faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in Chelsea’s Premier League debut as manager. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Conor Gallagher scored goals for the Blues in a 2-1 victory over their London rivals.
Wenger said on BeIN SPORTS (via Football.London):
“Contrary to what people think, you have three months, not two years, to convince people around you. The first three months are most decisive to creating a culture of performance and improvement, every game at the start gives you power and strength to convince people. That’s why games coming up in the next two months are important to him.”
The former Gunners boss believes Potter needs to win games to gain the attention of the dressing room and lead the team efficiently. He added:
“You have to win games first. That gives you power and strength in the room. I think the players are intelligent but they are animals who look at your weakness, you have to convince them that you can help them to win. You have to win games and convince people you can lead them and help them to win.”
Chelsea are currently fifth in the standings and will next face Wolverhampton Wanderers, who recently parted ways with manager Bruno Lage at the Bridge on October 8.