https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/ potter-koulibalys-response-has-been-fantastic Potter: Koulibaly's response has been fantastic 04 OCT 2022 Kalidou Koulibaly has yet to play a minute under Graham Potter, and the new head coach has explained why that has been the case and detailed how the defender has reacted to being omitted. https://i.imgur.com/ZguNawA.jpg Wesley Fofana and Thiago Silva were selected for the late show at Crystal Palace on Saturday, and in Potter's first game, the Champions League draw with RB Salzburg, that duo were joined by Cesar Azpilicueta in a back three. Koulibaly and Potter were on press conference duty at Stamford Bridge today ahead of our next European outing, AC Milan the visitors tomorrow, with the Senegalese defender insisting he was relaxed about his current predicament. When asked earlier, Potter stressed how pleased he has been with how Koulibaly has dealt with his absence. 'I've been really impressed with him,' said Potter. 'As a person he is honest, and he understands his situation in terms of having to wait a little bit to play. Every player will say they're not happy with that, but it's how you respond. His response has been fantastic, very hard-working, very honest, and he's trained really well. 'He's come from a club and a country he was very familiar with and comfortable with. Making the step into the Premier League is not so easy. Things have happened with changes at the club, so it's not the perfect situation for him, but he's a top player and a top person. With that character, he will play an important role for us, that's for sure.' Another player who has already had a significant impact under Potter is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The striker opened his Chelsea account at Selhurst Park with a clinical finish, and the head coach believes Auba's adaption to life at the Bridge is going well as he and his family try to move on from the horrific armed assault they endured in Barcelona this summer. 'The best thing for him is to play football, put that incident behind him as quickly as possible, and be in a place where he feels comfortable and happy,' Potter said. https://i.imgur.com/FhuSNtS.jpg Aubameyang scores his first Chelsea goal against Crystal Palace on Saturday 'From what I've seen, I think he feels that here. He's acted really professionally. He's always happy with the group and his team-mates, so I've been really impressed with him. 'What happened was horrific, but I can only think about he conducts himself with us, and he's been perfect.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/ chelsea-vs-ac-milan-potter-previews-and-rates-opposition-strikers Chelsea vs AC Milan: Potter previews and rates opposition strikers 05 Oct 2022 Graham Potter's third game in charge of Chelsea is, just like his first, a home Champions League fixture. Tonight, the grand old name of AC Milan awaits the Blues, with plenty on the line for both sides. https://i.imgur.com/rqqpKjj.jpg For the first time since our maiden Champions League campaign, back in 1999/00, we have failed to win either of our opening two group stage fixtures. Incidentally, that was the last time we faced AC Milan in a competitive meeting, and with four points from their first two games this time around, the Italians head to west London with the upper hand in the group. As he looks forward to a big game in terms of both importance and prestige, Potter is prepared for the Serie A champions to pose up plenty of problems. 'They're an absolutely top team,' said the head coach. 'I've been really impressed. They have a clear idea of how they want to attack and how they want to defend, with different ways to score. It's a massive challenge for us, an exciting challenge for us, and one the boys are really looking forward to. https://i.imgur.com/xBz3STw.png 'It's important to win your home games and that's what we will try for,' added Potter. 'We have to play well and we have to create a good atmosphere for our supporters to get behind us, that's our job. If you drop your level, sometimes you can get away it, but against the very best teams, which these teams are, they can punish you. That's what is exciting about this competition.' AC Milan arrive in west London with two former Blues in their Champions League squad. Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori both departed for the San Siro last year. Giroud played a major role in Milan's domestic season earlier this year, and has formed an impressive strike partnership with Rafael Leao, the Portuguese forward who has been linked with a move to the Premier League. 'He contributes to how they attack and how they score,' Potter said of the 25-year-old. 'In terms of what happens in the future, who knows. He's got the capability for sure. He's affecting games at the highest level against top opponents. https://i.imgur.com/y6Q2DFb.jpg Leao and Giroud celebrate a goal last season 'Giroud is somebody Chelsea knows well,' Potter continued. 'He is a fantastic player, plays the game in a really good well. He uses his quality, uses his strengths. 'It's a top team, and we have to be really, really good to get the result we want.' -- ＫＴＢＦＦＨ --

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