Chelsea suffered a Carabao Cup exit by the hands of Manchester Metropolis, however Graham Potter considers the efficiency of Lewis Corridor to be a significant optimistic.
- Blues suffered cup defeat on the Etihad
- Extremely-rated defender caught the attention
- Potter optimistic after latest setbacks
WHAT HAPPENED? The Blues have seen one other path to silverware in 2022-23 shut off after taking place 2-0 to the reigning Premier League champions on the Etihad Stadium. Potter is, nevertheless, of the opinion that there’s trigger for optimism inside his ranks, with 18-year-old full-back Corridor catching the attention in a uncommon senior look for the England U19 worldwide.
WHAT THEY SAID: Potter advised reporters of academy graduate, who got here near discovering the goal on a few events: “I actually loved his efficiency. He took duty, took the ball in tight areas, attacked the field, and will’ve scored a few objectives on one other day. So it was a very nice efficiency, a mature efficiency I assumed. He’s a quiet lad however goes about his work. I have been actually impressed with him.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Potter added on Chelsea’s general efficiency, with three defeats suffered within the membership’s final 4 fixtures throughout all competitions: “I assumed there have been fairly a number of positives. Clearly, we’re upset with the end result however by way of how we performed, we created some good probabilities, there was a greater construction and efficiency stage. The group regarded nearer to what we wish it to appear like [compared to Arsenal]. The boys had nice braveness and so they tried in opposition to a prime group. Their goalkeeper bought man of the match and I feel that tells somewhat little bit of the story. However general, I feel it was a step ahead for us.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? The Blues will soak up a closing outing earlier than the World Cup break when going through Newcastle at St James’ Park within the Premier League on Saturday.