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Graham Potter makes light of his meeting with Todd Boehly about job security.
Chelsea head coach Graham Potter was able to chuckle about the future of his position when the Blues advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals.
Chelsea triumphed 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, one of their greatest overall performances under Potter, after falling to Borussia Dortmund 1-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 match.
Raheem Sterling scored the game’s opening goal in the first half, and Kai Havertz’s penalty kick in the second half guaranteed their position in the round of eight.
For the first time since October, Chelsea has won back-to-back games after defeating Leeds United on Saturday.
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After a stretch in which the Blues won only one of their first 11 games in 2023, Potter faced a great deal of criticism. After Tuesday’s victory, he expressed his delight at finally recording some successful outcomes.
“Inevitably in life, you are going to have bad times and you’re going to have good times,” Potter said regarding taking responsibility for their awful run.
“Things are never bad forever, thankfully. But it felt like that sometimes.
“Big thanks to the supporters. They were amazing tonight, they helped us on Saturday and they helped us this evening. So it’s brilliant for everyone connected with the club.”
Potter was then asked if he had spoken to Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly post-match, shrugging and laughing: “I’m still here!”