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🗣️ Potter on Anthony Barry. "Anthony is in discussions [with Bayern]. He's not with us at the moment. It's best whilst things get resolved. At the moment there's nothing to report."

Potter hints if Barry goes #CFC would prefer it's after any potential meeting with Bayern in UCL. Image
🗣️ Potter on Chelsea Women qualifying for #UWCL semi-finals. "It was amazing. It sums up the craziness of football. It's why you love it. It's was a huge night for the girls. Delighted it went their way." Image
🗣️ Potter on injuries. "Sterling is close. He's got more chance for Tuesday [than Villa]. Mount is available but probably not from the start. Fofana will miss the game. His hamstring is still a bit tight. Pulisic has had a heavy cold... Image
"Havertz has had a fever but he's recovered. James had the last two training sessions with us. He should be available." Image
🗣️ Potter on Mason Mount. "It's been tough for him because he's had some niggling injuries and speculation off the pitch. But he's a top professional and a top lad." Image
🗣️ Potter on N'Golo Kante. "He's been training well and had some behind-closed-doors time. I am pretty sure he'll be on the pitch at some point tomorrow." Image

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Apr 2
Bit more on Graham Potter's sacking. Line in the statement on a "smooth transition" is a reference to the parting being amicable (as much as a sacking can be) and some of Potter's staff remaining on, at least until a permanent manager is appointed. Image
There has been a lot of back and forth. The prevailing view earlier in the day (as reported! 😅) was Potter would stay on for Liverpool. The club even sent out a release about his pre-match press conference. But things changed rapidly following further internal talks.
The decision was led by Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart with Potter informed by mid-afternoon. Behdad Eghbali also present in London, but Todd Boehly is in America. Discussions thus had to factor in that time difference.
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Apr 2
🚨 Graham Potter has been sacked by Chelsea. Very unexpected and fast-moving development based on this morning. All happened very quickly. It was anticipated he'd manage against Liverpool, but things moved quickly and Potter is now gone. Image
Bruno Salter will take interim charge and Potter will help with "a smooth transition".
🗣️ Boehly & Eghbali: "We want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person. He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome...
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Apr 2
🚨 Leicester part ways with Brendan Rodgers by "mutual agreement" after four years.

Rodgers won the 2021 FA Cup, and had two seasons challenging for top four. But he leaves #LCFC in the relegation zone.

Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell will take interim charge. Image
🗣️ Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha: "The achievements of the team under Brendan’s management speak for themselves – we’ve experienced some of our finest footballing moments under his guidance and will always be grateful to him and his staff...
"Brendan embraced the culture of the Club and helped cultivate an outstanding developmental environment, particularly during the transition to Seagrave, and provided strong leadership during the unprecedented challenge of the pandemic. His place in #LCFC history is assured...
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Apr 1
🗣 More from my chat with Jean-Michel Aulas. Says John Textor’s arrival has put a new emphasis on the multi-club model, but it hasn’t affected his role at Lyon.

“Nothing has changed for now because it’s a medium to long-term investment. Club governance is the same and I remain… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Image
“Our strategic reflections have changed, though. We have four clubs: Botafogo, Crystal Palace, Molenbeek and Lyon. We are thinking medium term over the next two or three years. But for now, John Textor’s arrival has not brought major changes…
“The multi-club model is important to this investor and investment. Our clubs have complemetary factors. We have developed one of Europe's top footballing schools in Lyon. There is also the Pele school which will be opening near Botafogo…
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Mar 31
🗣️ Thomas Tuchel speaks passionately on #CFC sacking. "It was a kind of a shock. It was an unusual and very short meeting at eight o'clock the morning after the Champions League game [against Zagreb]. It was a 3-5 minute meeting. I was also not in the mood to talk longer... Image
"We had the feeling we were in the right spot at the right time to achieve big things and stay longer. We had big relationships, huge relationships, within the staff. We still do. How long did it take to get over it? It still hurts not to see these people on a daily basis...
"I've said it before, I love this job. I have the passion. The week here [at Bayern] was very demanding but there's no funnier place than a dressing room and a football staff. It has so much love, so much joy, so many good jokes. That is what I have missed the most...
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Mar 24
Manchester United sale update. As of early evening Sheikh Jassim has not yet placed his improved offer. It's incoming and will be improved. Several groups have placed second offers, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as well as others wishing to finance and/or minority invest.
It is believed there are up to six groups that fall into the latter category, including Elliott Sports Management.
There is also the possibility of groups considering laddered investment, which could give them a contractual route to eventual control. This is similar to 49ers Enterprises at Leeds.
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