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LONDON. — Chelsea manager Graham Potter breathed a sigh of relief after his side finally delivered some return on a world record one-season spend in the transfer market on Tuesday night by reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League football.
The Blues overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals either side of halftime from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz.
Potter’s job appeared to be on the line had his side exited Europe following a dreadful run of form in the Premier League and early exits from both domestic cup competitions.
Chelsea’s new ownership has remained loyal to the former Brighton boss despite just three wins in 16 games before Dortmund’s visit.
Co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were all smiles as they made their way across the pitch after fulltime having witnessed the best result of their era in charge after splashing over £500 million ($600 million) on new players.
“Things are never bad forever, but it felt like that sometimes,” said Potter on the pressure he has been under in recent weeks.
Potter still has issues to contend with though.
Chelsea’s profligacy over the two legs that left the tie in the balance all the way to the end remains to be resolved. — AFP.
Online Reporter