The Blues are excelling under new manager Graham Potter, who has adapted quickly to life in charge of one of the biggest clubs in European sport.
Chelsea defeated Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 on the road to clinch their spot in the Champions League knockout rounds, and they will likely advance as group winners.
After Junior Adamu scored the equaliser, Matteo Kovacic and Kai Havertz each scored spectacular goals to give the Blues all three points and maintain Graham Potter’s perfect record as Chelsea manager.
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The former Brighton manager has adapted to life at Stamford Bridge without a hitch, and while in command of the west London giants, he has yet to taste loss.
Graham Potter Issues Warning
Potter will next make a trip back to the south coast as he gets ready to play his old team, Brighton, for the first time since he left the Amex for the bright lights of the Bridge.
On Wednesday, October 26, the biggest Chelsea headlines have been analysed by Mirror Football.
Graham Potter was proud of how hard his Chelsea players fought against Salzburg.
The Chelsea manager emphasised to his team that although they had already qualified for the final stages of the top club championship in European football, “It would not be a straight road.”
Potter has presided over a very good start in the Stamford Bridge hot seat, and he added: “Credit to the boys they’ve responded extremely well. We’ve had a lot of games and a little bit of disruption in terms of some key players missing.
“They gained points in the Premier League, and it takes a terrific effort from everyone to advance as we have in the Champions League. Sadly, the path won’t be straightforward. But I think this was one of our moves in the right way.
“Before I arrived here, I couldn’t comment on (the ending). All I can say is that it’s great that we take chances and succeed. The players’ talent is then supported; the more opportunities we create, the more the talent will shine through. Therefore, it’s not a major problem.
Ronaldo offered to Chelsea
Rumor has it that Chelsea has been offered Cristiano Ronaldo.
As Manchester United considers unloading the 37-year-old free agent, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered to three Premier League clubs, including Chelsea.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who stormed down the Old Trafford tunnel after refusing to leave the bench late in United’s victory over Tottenham, was punished for the team’s final league game at Stamford Bridge.
The Sun reported that close friends of Cristiano Ronaldo allege the forward’s representatives had contacted Premier League teams like Chelsea, Newcastle, and Arsenal. The Blues had been linked with a move for the former Real Madrid player for months, but Thomas Tuchel, the club’s previous manager, was adamantly opposed to the idea.
Some people assert that this is one of the reasons the German coach was fired, but it is unclear if Potter would still be interested in hiring the 37-year-old who is currently in need of help.