Graham Potter has revealed some senior Chelsea players told him that last summer’s pre-season preparations under his predecessor were the worst they had ever experienced.The team endured a turbulent two-week tour of the US during which former boss Thomas Tuchel became frustrated with planning and organisation, leading to a breakdown in his relationship with the club hierarchy.It came amidst an unprecedented turnover of personnel on and off the pitch following the club’s sale to Todd Boehly’s Clearlake Capital consortium, with a number of influential figures leaving the club, including chairman Bruce Buck and technical advisor Petr Cech Chess
The departure of Roman Abramovich after 20 years of ownership was also felt.Tuchel was sacked in September less than seven weeks after the team returned home, having publicly questioned the professionalism of his players following a friendly defeat to Arsenal and criticising the club’s choice of tour destination.His removal marked the end point of a rapid decline following victory over Manchester City in the Champions League final in Porto a year previously. Free
The departure of Roman Abramovich after 20 years of ownership was also felt.Tuchel was sacked in September less than seven weeks after the team returned home, having publicly questioned the professionalism of his players following a friendly defeat to Arsenal and criticising the club’s choice of tour destination.His removal marked the end point of a rapid decline following victory over Manchester City in the Champions League final in Porto a year previously. Rng
Graham Potter has revealed some senior Chelsea players told him that last summer’s pre-season preparations under his predecessor were the worst they had ever experienced.The team endured a turbulent two-week tour of the US during which former boss Thomas Tuchel became frustrated with planning and organisation, leading to a breakdown in his relationship with the club hierarchy.It came amidst an unprecedented turnover of personnel on and off the pitch following the club’s sale to Todd Boehly’s Clearlake Capital consortium, with a number of influential figures leaving the club, including chairman Bruce Buck and technical advisor Petr Cech Aw8