The choice Todd Boehly must make may be the most significant one he has faced during his brief tenure as Chelsea chairman. Boehly is still committed to giving manager Graham Potter enough time to turn around the Blues' fortunes despite a terrible run in which the team has only managed two victories in 16 games.
But patience has its limits, especially considering that the playing staff received more than £300 million worth of talent in just one month. Anger from the crowd won't assist the situation, as the majority seems to now desire change in the dugout.
With each game that goes by without a victory, Boehly's commitment to the current undertaking might begin to dwindle. Chris Sutton, an ex-Chelsea striker, has advised the owner to follow his gut feelings andstick with Potter if he has faith in him.
Writing in his column for the Daily Mail, Sutton said: “It comes down to trust and belief in Potter. He was hired because of his track record with Brighton.
“If, deep down, Boehly still believes Potter is his man, then he needs to hold his nerve and back the boss. This is new territory for Boehly.
“He will know that owning a football club is not all fun and cigars and celebrating wins. The pressure is palpable.
“There may be part of Boehly which feels, if he sacks Potter, it will be a bad look on him. But if he has unwavering faith he should stick with him.”
Pressure further mounted on the board to make a switch following last Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, which left the Blues 14 points adrift of a Champions League place. Following this latest defeat, the Telegraph reported how Boehly has issued the management with a "make or break" two games.
This consists of a clash with relegation scrappers Leeds United in the Premier League before their second-leg tie against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The report suggested if the manager fails to win either game, it could result in his dismissal.
Jamie O'Hara, speaking on TalkSport, made a similar statement ahead of the defeat to their London rivals Spurs.
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