The outcome of Chelsea game vs Tottenham could determine Potter’s future

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has hinted that Chelsea manager Graham Potter could be sacked from the club if they are unable to defeat Tottenham.

According to Merson, Potter could be on his way out of Chelsea if they lose to rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

He, however, appealed to Chelsea’s hierarchy to give the Englishman, who is currently under intense pressure, more time.

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“He [Potter] has just been beaten at home by the bottom of the league and he is still there, so maybe they will stick by him,” Merson told Sky Sports.

“This Sunday is Chelsea’s biggest game of the season – it’s Tottenham. If he loses this one, I am not sure there is a way back because the fans will go ballistic.

“This game can change everything, though – if Chelsea beat Spurs, he can also be a hero. People think Potter isn’t the right man for the job, but I think he is. For me, I think [They should] give him time.”

He added, “I like him as a manager, but I look at the quality of the players and I question it.”