Graham Potter believes that placating Chelsea's detractors is "not my duty
Graham Potter insists that winning over the Chelsea boo-boys who have already dismissed his time at Stamford Bridge is not his responsibility.
Just four months into the job, the English coach is already feeling the heat after Chelsea's recent nine-match losing streak.
Angry spectators chanted Thomas Tuchel's name during Sunday's 4-0 FA Cup third-round loss to Manchester City. Tuchel was Potter's predecessor.
However, American Chelsea owner Todd Boehly made an effort to support his manager by making substantial transfers in January, including the £9 million loan of Joao Felix.
Potter, 47, has come out fighting, admitting the issue is "difficult" and affecting his family life.
He said on Mike Calvin's BT Sport podcast, "I believe you're always just battling for perspective and you can't argue with people all the time."
People will have an opinion, will analyze the circumstance, and will come to the conclusion that "Potter's crap" is the cause, you know.
There will be those who have that opinion, and there will also be people who can view it from a different angle or perspective.
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So, I don't think you can resist it; I think you have to accept that there will be criticism and that people will disagree with you.
My job is to carry out my duties to the best of my ability; if I do that well, perhaps they will change their minds. It is not my responsibility to persuade them otherwise.
On Thursday night, Chelsea travels just a short distance to Fulham in an effort to close the 10-point gap between themselves and Man United in the Premier League standings.
Potter, a former manager of Brighton, has faced pressure in the past and thinks his own "humility" will help him get through this most recent issue.
"Everyone has their own way [of coping]," I'm not one of these colossal egomaniacs that believe I know everything,' he declared.
I believe that is beneficial because it fosters humility and human connection.
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