It's probably because he's too kind!

Gentle, unassuming men easily win people's hearts. But in a team with tremendous work pressure, where a "crazy" and strong personality is needed, gentleness can become a weakness. These words perfectly describe Graham Poster's experience at Chelsea.

Graham Potter was sacked by Chelsea.

Potter is talented.

Graham Potter has been a coach for 12 years. Potter's managerial prowess is most evident in his time managing Brighton. He transformed the Falmer Stadium team into a formidable obstacle for big clubs (drawing with Liverpool at Anfield and beating Chelsea 4-1). Incredibly, given Brighton's potential, Potter led the club to a 9th-place finish last season.

Watching Brighton under the guidance of the 48-year-old strategist, we see a style of play with a well-structured formation, a synchronized and effective pressing style, and especially a fearless spirit even when facing the "big teams".

With his talent, Coach Potter was added to Chelsea's "shopping list." And thanks to the willingness to spend and the recruitment skills of the new chairman, Todd Boehly, Chelsea got what they needed with the "nod" of the manager born in 1975, along with a five-year contract.

Potter is brave...

On his inauguration day, the new Chelsea manager stated: “I am very proud and delighted to be chosen as the manager of Chelsea and to represent this great club. I am happy to be working with the owners and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting players here . ”

It's true that anyone would be thrilled to have their coaching career progress from a mid-table team to a top-tier one, with sky-high compensation; however, we must also acknowledge that this was a courageous choice by Graham Potter.

Potter arrived at a turbulent time for Chelsea, from a somewhat forced transfer of power to the unexpected departure of manager Tuchel. Chelsea fans were still reeling from the sweet memories of the past, and this made a complete newcomer like Graham Potter a subject of considerable skepticism.

The "Wizards" Potter arrive in London.

Graham Potter knew full well that Chelsea was a manager-sacking machine, unmatched in its tendency to fire managers. Potter also understood that he would be a test subject for his dream of creating a new empire, yet the 48-year-old still accepted the position of Chelsea's manager. This wasn't simply a matter of money; it was a matter of courage.

...but he's too kind.

Chelsea is in a state of chaos, compounded by owner Todd Boehly's spending spree of over £600 million on an "arms race" in just two transfer windows, creating numerous complex problems at Stamford Bridge. At this point, Chelsea needs an iron fist to manage the new personalities and players, a strong hand to get everything running smoothly, but all these requirements seem to contradict Graham Potter's qualities—simply put, he's too gentle.

Graham Potter needed a more suitable piece of land.

Looking at the former Brighton manager's demeanor, from the training ground to the pitch and press conferences, everything was calm and composed. But a truly good man couldn't possibly manage a Chelsea team that is so young, impulsive, and impulsive as it is now. Potter's "gentleness" was maintained even after he received his dismissal notice. The 48-year-old coach will not demand the £50 million compensation as stipulated in his contract, but will instead negotiate with Chelsea for a much lower amount.

Graham Potter was a very talented man who bravely joined Chelsea, but upon his departure, his name became the subject of ridicule and sarcasm. This is bitter, but also quite normal in the managerial profession. And perhaps Potter should have chosen a more peaceful place where his gentle nature could be more compatible.

Nguyen Thang

Image source: Chelsea FC.

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