Chelsea have gone into crisis mode over the turn of the year.
Fans have grown tired of manager Graham Potter after he was appointed in September. After an initial nine-game unbeaten run, the Blues have won just two of their last nine matches, exiting both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup to Manchester City on both occasions.
Off the pitch, owner Todd Boehly has been keen to make his mark. He may have recently left his interim sporting director role, but plans to strengthen the squad further in January hint at the billionaire’s desire to improve the current state of play.
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Graham Potter was somewhat non-committal when asked about the impact Felix could have on the squad.
While impressed by the Portugal international’s technical ability, the former Brighton boss insisted he needs the whole team performing well rather than one individual.
When asked if Felix could solve Chelsea’s goalscoring woes, Potter enthused: “My thoughts are that you have to fix the team and it’s not just one person to solve your problems. You have to fix the team, attack better, create more chances. Then whoever is playing there can score and we can win.”
Chelsea fans will be hoping Felix’s signing proves to be inspired January business rather than another winter flop.
Players like Juan Cuadrado and Fernando Torres have arrived in January and failed to fulfil their potential, making for frustrated Blues fans. Fancy delving into that dark side a bit? Course you do.
Graham Potter gave injury updates on a key Chelsea trio including Christian Pulisic ahead of Thursday’s game.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling both picked up knocks in the Carabao Cup against Manchester City, but Potter has confirmed Pulisic – who has featured in three clubs games since the World Cup – isn’t an imminent returnee.
As is the case with all transfer signings, Chelsea fans can’t wait to see their new star in action.
They may not have long to wait, either. The…
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