Graham Potter acknowledged that he needs to improve after West Ham’s poor start to the season continued with a humiliating 5-1 defeat by Chelsea at the London Stadium.
Potter, who is urgently trying to strengthen his struggling squad before the transfer window closes, did not shy away from the situation. His team followed their 3-0 opening loss to Sunderland with another dismal performance. Since taking charge at West Ham in January, the former Chelsea manager has made little impact, and there is growing discontent behind the scenes.
“You’re always under pressure in these roles,” Potter said. “That’s just how it is in this situation. I understand the expectations, I know what comes with poor results, and I accept that responsibility. It was too easy for them to score against us, so I take the blame, and I have to do better. The same goes for all the players—they’re honest and want to give more than they are right now.”
West Ham have conceded eight goals in their first two matches. Potter has criticized his players for failing to execute the basics but insisted he hasn’t seen a lack of effort.
“I don’t think it’s a lack of fight; I know the players care and are desperate to do well,” he said. “I know they want to improve. Sometimes in football and in life, you go through a rough patch, and there’s no doubt it’s been a tough week. We’ve taken a real blow.”
Potter, who has earned fewer points (nine) in his first 10 Premier League home games than any manager in West Ham’s history, avoided commenting on whether a relegation battle is looming. The club hopes to strengthen its midfield by signing Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa.
Meanwhile, Chelsea took pride in how they handled the loss of Cole Palmer to a groin injury during the warm-up. After falling behind early, they were inspired by a dazzling full debut from Estêvão Willian.
“We conceded because of him—he lost the ball in the buildup—but he needs to make mistakes to learn,” said Enzo Maresca. “His performance was very good. It showed his quality and why he’s here with us.” Maresca added that Palmer has been managing a groin issue since last week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the statement I have to do better Potter admits hes feeling the pressure after Chelseas loss
General Definition Questions
Q Who is Graham Potter
A He is the head coach of Chelsea Football Club a top team in the English Premier League
Q What does I have to do better mean in this context
A Its a public admission from the coach that he takes personal responsibility for the teams poor results and believes his own performance must improve for the team to succeed
Q Why did he say this
A He said it after a loss acknowledging the teams poor form and the growing pressure from fans and the media Its a way to show he understands the frustration and isnt making excuses
Pressure Expectations
Q Why is there so much pressure on him
A Chelsea is a massive club that spends a lot of money on players and expects to win trophies Consistent losses are not acceptable to the owners or the fans
Q What happens if the results dont improve
A In modern football managers are often fired if a run of bad results continues as clubs look for a quick change to turn their season around
Q Is it normal for a manager to feel this pressure
A Absolutely Managing a top club like Chelsea comes with immense pressure to deliver wins immediately Its one of the most highpressure jobs in sports
Tactics Performance
Q What exactly does a manager like Potter need to do better
A This could include picking the right starting players making effective substitutions during the game improving the teams defensive organization and creating a clear attacking strategy
Q Is the poor form all the managers fault
A Not entirely Players also have to perform on the pitch However the manager is ultimately responsible for selecting the team preparing tactics and motivating the players so they get most of the blame for poor results
Q Can a statement like this actually help the situation
A It can It shows the players and fans that the manager is accountable However words only go so far the team must show improvement on the field for it to truly matter
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