'He's got a full team that would finish in the top six out injured': Joe Cole urges Chelsea fans to get behind Graham Potter after the Blues' 2-1 loss to Fulham, as he insists 'the team will be better for having gone through this tough period'

Daily Mail | January 12, 2023

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has urged fans to back manager Graham Potter after another disappointing result for the club.

The Blues lost 2-1 to Fulham on Thursday night after their new star forward Joao Felix was shown a red card on debut following a poor challenge on Kenny Tete.

Felix will now be banned for the next three games of his half-season loan spell, and Potter's men have now won just once in their last eight games.

Chelsea lost 2-1 in their Premier League clash with Fulham on Thursday evening

The Blues have now won just once in their last eight games across all competitions

Joao Felix was sent off on his Blues debut and will be handed a three match ban

Despite the obvious gloom, Cole felt it was vital that Chelsea fans remained patient with the new manager, as he told BT Sport: 'He needs time.