Graham Potter has outlined how he wants his Chelsea side to play as he prepares for his opening game in charge.
Last Wednesday, the Blues announced that the club would be parting company with Thomas Tuchel.
A 1-0 defeat in the Champions League to Dinamo Zagreb was followed by a sacking the next morning and the Blues did not hesitate to bring in a replacement.
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On Thursday afternoon, it was confirmed that Potter would be the one to take overt the reigns at Stamford Bridge.
He agreed a five-year contract with the west London side and the new owners are hopeful he can provide a solution to the slow start to the season.
Chelsea have opened their campaign with just three wins from six games. Losses to Leeds United and Southampton away from home were embarrassing and it has seen the Blues lost touch slightly with their rivals.
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With a lot of work to be done Potter has big job on his hands.
He was meant to take charge of his first game for Chelsea against Fulham on Saturday but the game was postponed as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II.
The extra time following the postponement will have given Potter more time to get to know his players and adjust them to his style.
Similarly to Tuchel, Potter liked to line-up with five across the backline at Brighton so he will probably do the same with the Blues.
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Speaking to the official Chelsea website he spoke about his plans for the side: "I want a tactically flexible, attacking, possession-based team. Players that are brave, that aren't afraid to make mistakes. That can get on the ball and show courage and really try to enjoy their football.
"If the players are enjoying their football, there's a chance that the supporters will enjoy it as well. That's how you grow and develop as a club."
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He continued: "Styles of play don't make you win games. The challenge is having players believe in it and how it works.
"In my position you cannot use time as an excuse. You can talk philosophy, identity, all these nice words, but you have to think in the short term as well.
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"We are in a results game and you have to try and do your best to win."
The first chance to see how the squad takes shape under Potter will come against FC Salzburg in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
It will be a special occasion for the Englishman, who is for the first time managing in a Champions League clash.
Topics: Chelsea, Graham Potter, Football
Sam Collins